Comments and insights on the name Shawn: | Edit. Of all the translations of John, I love Shawn the most by far. It has a nice modern ring to it but is not too common. I also very much prefer this spelling as well. It is starting to become very popular amongst young men.
1 Puree: Use a food processor to puree the fresh basil leaves with olive oil. 2  Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil per 1 cup of basil. 3  Freeze: Freeze the pureed basil in an ice cube tray, then store in a large resealable plastic bag or freezer-safe container.uree and freeze fresh basil in these 3 easy steps: 1  Prep: Remove the basil leaves from the stem, then wash and dry completely. 2  Puree: Use a food processor to puree the fresh basil leaves with olive oil. 3  Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil per 1 cup of basil.
Plant the basil plant. If using seeds, bury one per pot 1/2 inch under the soil surface and keep moist with twice-daily waterings. The seeds will typically germinate within 14 days. If using a pre-started basil plant from a nursery, slip the plant out of its existing pot and bury it in your pot's soil-less mix.If growing a plant from a cutting, cut a 4-inch branch off an existing basil plant and place it in a cup of water until roots grow from the cut end.ater the basil plant. Basil plants thrive on lots of moisture but need time for their roots to dry. Water once the potting mix turns flaky or crumbly rather than moist and compact. Depending on your interior humidity levels, you may find yourself watering once every two days.