Sweet Basil

 One of our favorite summer treats is a caprese sandwich. A nice soft bun, a slice of tomato, fresh mozzarella, and sweet basil. There are some important things to know about growing basil. First of all, it needs to be watered daily, as do most herbs. Second, pruning it makes it grow bigger.  Third, leave those big leaves on the bottom of the plant. Pick the smaller ones closer to the top. If you see a flower starting to form (picture below), pinch it off to keep the plant growing.

Here's a link to a blog that has excellent tips on taking care of your herbs. It will also tell you how to prune your basil:
http://skinnygourmet.blogspot.com/2008/05/ten-mistakes-new-herb-gardeners-make.html