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Basil Benefits

We had a basil plant.

Yes, had because the plant died courtesy of those small white insects that seemed to feed on the fragrant plant. Coupled with that, ants infested on these small white creatures. I wasn’t able to take photos of these creatures but Googling them I was able to land to this page. Click here.

I knew I should have made pesto when the leaves were plentiful. This would have to wait until I get another plant or resolve to buy fresh leaves from the supermarket. I know I should have read pages like this one before I got the plant but that is water under the bridge now. Sigh.

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Posted by Treasure Jar on Nov 13th 2008 | Filed in Fresh Produce,Kitchen Needs,Through the Lens,Trivia | Comments (0)