Geodes can be found all over the world. Areas with the most geodes, however, tend to be deserts, volcanic ash beds, or areas with plentiful limestone. In the United States, for example, you can find plenty of geodes in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Water and Sunlight. Basil plants are low-maintenance and do not require much care. What little care they require, however, is important to keeping the herb healthy and the foliage supple. Too much water, too little water and lack of sun will turn the basil leaf tips brown and cause them to curl. Basil -- whether growing indoors or out -- requires at least six hours of full sun to keep it healthy.
Well drained soil is absolutly essential for a happy, healthy basil. During the growing season, most basil plants prefer warm temperatures (above 55 at night) and moist, well-drained soil as they tend to perform poorly in cold, wet conditions.Basil is somewhat forgiving about soil pH (acidity and alkalinity) and will tolerate a range of about 5.5 to 8.A local nursery professional or university extension agent can help you determine if the soil conditions are right for your plant.f planning seeds outdoors, wait until late spring when temperatures are above 60 degrees. You should be able to harvest green leaves from seed in approximately six weeks. You should not harvest your plant until it is at least four inches tall with a minimum of six mature leaves, but donât take more than half of them.