Rosemary at the church is blooming!!!  Mine at home is not!  Hmmm!!!!

 

Anyway, let's talk about Rosemary.  

 

Rosmarinus officinalis, has a reputation for strengthening memory. OK. Good reason right there for using it every day. 

 

The leaves are resinous and leathery. But it dries easily, and retains its flavor for a long time.  Plant it in full sun, and protect it from cold winds.  Give it enough room to grow;  typically it grows 3-6 feet.  

 

Once it is established you can use it in almost everything.  Our favorite use for rosemary is to crush the dried leaves into dough when making bread or pizza crusts.  We also use the dried stems as skewers for chicken and vegetables on the grill.  

 

There are various other uses for rosemary:  decorative, cosmetic, and especially aromatic.  Try growing your own, and explore the many uses of rosemary. 

 

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!!