How to grow a basil plant

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I made a video to encourage myself to start planting my own herb garden. First up, basil!

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Ravenous Couple said…
congrats on the herb garden. unfortunately, our last few basil plants died... :( it's so hard to plant on an appartment balcony..good luck to u!
July 3, 2009 at 6:31 AM
Gastronomer said…
TJ's basil plant is THE recession special of the century! So cheap! So awesome!!
July 8, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Rachel said…
I love the fact that Happy is wandering around on the table during the whole video!
July 23, 2009 at 8:36 AM
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