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Bayou Garden

Basil looks good in your garden too

By Dan Gill
Published May 7, 2016 at 12:58 PM CDT
LSU AgCenter

Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil is indispensable to Louisiana cooks as well.

Besides making food taste great, basil is really easy to grow and happens to be an attractive plant. Not only is basil a great addition to the herb garden, but with the numerous shapes, leaf colors, and attractive flowers, it makes a welcome addition to any garden.

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Dan Gill
Dan is an Associate Professor in Consumer Horticulture with the LSU AgCenter. He is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s "Get It Growing project," an effort encouraging home horticulture throughout Louisiana. Dan is also author of "Month-by-Month Gardening in Louisiana" and co-author of the "Louisiana Gardener’s Guide."
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