Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The start of summer is here, and with it comes backyard cookouts featuring foods we associate with the warm weather of the season.

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

One gardener shared a tip for preserving fresh basil, and people are loving the hack. TikTok user Sustainably Amber (@sustainablyamber) posted a video demonstrating how she airdries her freshly grown ...