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Organic basil will fill your garden with a beautiful aroma when it is handled, it will also fill the meals you use it in with exceptional flavor. Basil can be eaten fresh, made into a soothing tea and even dried for preservation as an herbal seasoning for later use in cooking. I have dehydrated basil from last year in my cupboard and it still smells and tastes amazing! This video discusses basil and how to trim it (also referred to as pruning) in a way that won't cause damage to the plant and will allow it to continue growing. Growing basil is very rewarding not only for those who enjoy eating it, but for other plants as well. Basil is a herb that makes a good companion plant for tomatoes as they tend to repel destructive tomato hornworms. Basil is an easy plant to grow and is quite hardy. Just give your basil plants ample water and sunlight, and watch it grow!