Rosemary

Did you know that Rosemary is ideal for the Organic garden/gardener? It has not serios pest or disease problems making it perfect for this use and wonderful for beginning gardeners.

Did you know that Rosemary can be grown from stem cuttings? At the end of your growing season, transplant Rosemary to an indoor location. In the Spring, take stem cuttings and get more plants growing!!

Did you know that Rosemary performs best with full sun? This and the proper soil conditions make this an ideal container plant or decorative plant for any area South of the Great Lakes. Mulching you plants in the Winter in these areas will help keep your Rosemary plant thriving year over year.

Did you know that Rosemary can tolerate cold? It prefers sandy, well-drained soil and less than ideal locations/conditions will improve the fragrance of the leaves.

Did you know that Rosemary signals remember in the language of flowers? In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet gives Ophelia a sprig of Rosemary “for remembrance”. In more modern times, people keep this spirit alive by tying a sprig of Rosemary to gifts.

Did you know that Rosemary is actually a shrub? It is a perennial plant that can grow up to six feet tall and is usually grown as an annual in areas with very cold Winters.