We ’re northern gardener , so we lovingly embrace our short growing season and we do n’t whine about winter weather ( at least not very often ) . But that does n’t entail we ca n’t appreciate a bit of Mediterranean style in our gardens , and rosemary fits the bill ! Rosemary is a beautiful herb with folio that are redolent of pine needles — sincerely a delight in the garden . It ’s quite useful in the kitchen , too . have ’s take a cheeseparing feel at this lovely herb .
liken to some super - easy herbs ( hello , deal and chives ) , rosemary is confessedly foxy to raise . But you could succeed with growing rosemary by providing its preferred consideration . Rosemary likes full sun and warm temperatures , and it does full in well - enfeeble ground . Rosemary disfavour being overwatered , so be careful not to overdo the moisture . The elision is if you ’re maturate rosemary in a container ; it will dry out faster and may ask more water in that grammatical case .
As you might guess from its Mediterranean background , rosemary is n’t a cold - dauntless herb , so it does n’t overwinter in Zones 3 or 4 , and only rarely in Zone 5 . you could play container - arise rosemary plants indoors for protection during the winter month .
you’re able to practice rosemary in so many way ! Of course it ’s a standout when paired with boeuf , pork , or lamb , but it ’s also a good choice for fowl dishes .
get laid to bake ? Rosemary is a skilful option for use in breads , cakes , and cookies .
And do n’t forget soups ! sauce ! grill vegetables ! supply rosemary to any and all of these . Rosemary and potato are a magnificent compounding too .
Rosemary can be hard to grow from germ ( and time - consuming ) . It ’s well-to-do and quicker topropagate rosemary from cuttings .
When it comes to preservation , rosemary is easy to continue by dry or freezing . you could fall sprigs of rosemary upside down to dry out , or you could dry rosemary in the oven or in a solid food dehydrator . But immobilise work too !
Rosemary is beautiful , useful , and has a long history and heritage — it ’s a worthy improver to your garden and pantry !
Samantha Johnsonis the author of several books , includingVegetable horticulture for novice : Learn to Grow Anything No Matter Where You Live(New Shoe Press , 2023).She write frequently about pets , horticulture and farm sprightliness .
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