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One of our best-loved herbs is basil. Perhaps that’s because it’s not only reliable – blooming abundantly, until autumn, when it dutifully reminds us of its annual status, and fades away within days – but also because it’s so versatile and varietal that we can add it to any number of dishes. Image: flickr...

One of our best-loved herbs is basil. Perhaps that’s because it’s not only reliable – blooming abundantly, until autumn, when it dutifully reminds us of its annual status, and fades away within days – but also because it’s so versatile and varietal that we can add it to any number of dishes. Image: flickr...

One of our best-loved herbs is basil. Perhaps that’s because it’s not only reliable – blooming abundantly, until autumn, when it dutifully reminds us of its annual status, and fades away within days – but also because it’s so versatile and varietal that we can add it to any number of dishes. Image: flickr...

One of our best-loved herbs is basil. Perhaps that’s because it’s not only reliable – blooming abundantly, until autumn, when it dutifully reminds us of its annual status, and fades away within days – but also because it’s so versatile and varietal that we can add it to any number of dishes. Image: flickr...

One of our best-loved herbs is basil. Perhaps that’s because it’s not only reliable – blooming abundantly, until autumn, when it dutifully reminds us of its annual status, and fades away within days – but also because it’s so versatile and varietal that we can add it to any number of dishes. Image: flickr...