Rosemary
Published on Dec 03, 2015
This is about one of my favorite herbs.
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A Description of Rosemary
Rosemary is a small, evergreen shrub that sprouts purple flowers. It is known as a symbol of rememberance and friendship. The needle-like evergreen leaves are dark green on the top and pale green on the bottom. The lovely blooms are a mix of light blue and violet color and grow in patches of 5 to 7. The flowers attract busy, pollinating bees. Rosemary is related to the mint family. Rosemary is related to oregano and basil too.
The Uses of Rosemary
Rosemary can be used for medical, culinary, fragrant, and decorative uses. Rosemary is historically used to strengthen the memory. This edible herb is also used with butter to make a really tasty bread dip. It is used in soap too. During Christmas time, Rosemary is used to make wreaths. Rosemary is mostly used for spices though.
Growing Rosemary
Rosemary is a sun loving plant. It hates to much water. The to much water makes the roots rot. Rosemary likes chalky and sandy soil. Rosemary can grow up to 2 to 6 feet. It blooms in late spring or early summer. Rosemary is perennial so that means once you plant it, the herb will come back every year.
Rosemary Location
Rosemary is native to southern France and the Mediterranean area. Rosemary was brought to Britain with the roman armies, the herb quickly spread all over Europe over the centuries then spread to the new world.
Rosemary recipe
Here is a link to a website, let's check it out!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/rosemary-roasted-potatoes-rec...
Photo by Theen ... in Brisbane till 17/6
Other facts about Rosemary
#1 Rosemary's name comes from the Latin name rosemarinus which means sea dew.
#2 Rosemary was often burned in sickrooms as disinfectant to kill germs in the 16th century.
#3 Distilled Rosemary oil can be poisonous in strong doses.
#4 Rosemary is quite hard to grow from seeds.
#5 Rosemary has been named Herb of The Year in 2000 by the International Herb Association.
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