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Mushesgirl
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This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
So dh bought a basil plant when we had our little bunny
Now the thing is about 3 feet tall and taking over the apartment. What on earth do we do with this? I'm tired of looking at it (and smelling it). We used a few leaves to cook with; we're not pesto fans either.
Suggestions appreciated!
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Posted 11/18/10 11:36 PM  |
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cityandbeachmom
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
Trim it down to size. Freeze some leaves to use during the winter if you plan on discarding the plant. Trimming it will not harm the plant.
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| Posted 11/19/10 12:06 AM |
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
maybe cut off some off and give some to neighbors?
hey, at least he's growing basil and not weed, KWIM? 
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| Posted 11/19/10 7:47 AM |
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MrsJakob
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
I always freeze basil. I wash it and let it dry and then I take plastic wrap and lay out the leaves in a line and fold them over each other. It's always great to have basil in the house.
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| Posted 11/19/10 11:28 AM |
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
Cut off the branches, slap on a bow, and you have a nice Christmas gift for coworkers and acquaintances.
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| Posted 11/19/10 12:09 PM |
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Mushesgirl
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Cut off the branches, slap on a bow, and you have a nice Christmas gift for coworkers and acquaintances.
wow love it
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| Posted 11/19/10 6:07 PM |
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queensgal
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
Personally, I would LOVE basil - that stuff is expensive and goes bad quickly.
Do you have friends/family you could share with?
I would take a bunch off your hands - we love pesto!
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| Posted 11/19/10 8:47 PM |
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mommy2Alex
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
Try this sundried tomato pesto recipe. I love it. Pesto I usually double the basil. Also, if you belong to Sams or Costco get your sundried tomatoes there they are a lot cheaper. 
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| Posted 11/20/10 11:30 AM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: This basil plant is taking over my 1br! Help!
Send it to me! lol
Do you have any neighbors that you are close with? Give them some?
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| Posted 11/20/10 12:58 PM |
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