Plant an herb basket Coconut Red Curry Soup Propagate for more plants One of the best ways to use basil plants is to cook with them fresh. Basil is a tender plant that dries well but is not used for crafting like its woody counterparts i.e. rosemary, lavender, and sage. It is technically a perennial but only in tropical areas that stay hot and humid. So for us poor Northerners basil is only an annual. Sad! But not the end of the world…quite. Overwintering Basil This tender herb needs to be brought indoors near the end of September or October depending on your Last Frost Date. If you are not…