But, as any experienced gardener knows, there’s a little trick to keeping your basil bushy and your dishes flavorful – pinching off the flowers. This simple practice might seem like just anoth ...

Regularly prune basil throughout summer to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from going to seed. Remove flowers ...

But what should you do when your basil plant starts to flower? Is it still safe to eat, or does it become toxic like some other herbs? Also read Herb Gardening 101: Why Basil and Sage Don't Mix ...