Rosemary

Rosemary is one of those plants I'll always love. Not for its flavour, its looks, or its smell, although these are great, but for very personal reasons. When I was very young, the person dearest to me in all the world was my grandmother on my father side, Janet. She was the kindest, warmest, most loving woman in the world, and (unlike my evil parents!) she let me eat the sugary cereals, and spend my pennies on chocolate. Sadly, when I was 9, she ...
...we buried her ashes, a Rosemary plant was planted on top, and each branch of the family (she had 3 sons) took a cutting, took it home, and nurtured it. When the time came for me to branch out on my own, I took my own cutting, and each time I've moved house, I've taken a new cutting with me . So, now you know WHY this is one of my favourite plants, let me tell you about it. What is Rosemary? --------------------------- Rosmarinus officinalis, ...

Thehonesttruth 29.01.2007 · Read full review
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Like many herbs, rosemary is a rather attractive plant. It has long, narrow, spine-like leaves of a silvery, grey-green colour. There is a single species – r.officinalis – but you can buy several varieties. Albus is the most popular and the one I prefer, for it has delicate, blue-mauve flowers and is perfect for culinary use. There is also a white-flowered variety, Miss Jessops, and you can buy a ground cover type, Prostratus, to use in rockeries ...
...Originating in the Mediterranean, rosemary prefers sunny spots and sandy soil. The sunshine is essential, perhaps the sandy soil less so. My soil here has a lot of clay in it, but is dressed regularly with homemade compost and – aside from a sprinkling of sand and some compost when I planted it – my rosemary bush has thrived in its sunny corner of the heavy-soiled garden. Aside from needing sunshine and as light a soil as possible, rosemary is a ...

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...keep a bunch of dried rosemary under my bed as a charm against bad dreams. It seems to work, or perhaps I'm just lucky. I'm confident that I've grown enough to bind round my legs if I get Gout at any time in the future. (If you have suffered from Gout, try dandelion tea to guard against it. Feel free to ask me questions later!). It's a symbol of remembrance and love and has been carried at funerals and weddings. If used in a posy, it means someone ...
...bit of folklore is that rosemary always had white flowers, until the Virgin Mary sheltered by a bush, while fleeing from Egypt, and the flowers changed colour to match the blue of her cloak. Growing your own is easy. I never bother to grow from seeds, as cuttings are so simple. You could just buy a plant from a garden centre. I would get the one litre size if you can find one. Wyevale have been selling this size for £2.99 this year. They are doing ...

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...of my favourites is Rosemary. Rosemary is easy to grow, looks and smells wonderful and can be used in many ways. Growing Rosemary. ***************** How to grow Rosemary is the obvious place to start this review. The first thing to say is that Rosemary is really easy to grow and in my experience quite forgiving too! Having said that Rosemary is not easy to grow from seed. I recommend you buy your plant from a nursery. They are really cheap, usually ...
...late now in early may. Rosemary originates from the Mediterranean and so not surprisingly likes to grow in a sunny spot. It also likes sandy soil although my plants grow very happily in clay soil. Planting is really easy; simply dig a hole about 3 inches deep and plant. Rosemary does not like too much water and can survive drought well. Plants can grow up to 1.5 metres tall if you let them. Rosemary can be trimmed and even pruned into shapes if you ...

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...Summer I quickly discovered that Rosemary Bushes had taken over the bottom of my Garden. Despite looking quite nice and smelling lovely I cut them back considerably since they were in danger of completely taking over the Garden and suffocating my other Plants. It was several weeks later whilst preparing my Sunday Lunch that I decided to take a walk down to the bottom of my Garden and pick a few of the leaves to add seasoning to the Pork Chops that ...
...coloured leaves of Rosemary. Rosemary is incredibly aromatic. Just picking a few of its leaves will leave your fingers smelling scented for hours and this is why it has been used in Culinary dishes for hundreds of years. Rosemary is native to the Southern Mediterranean Regions of Europe but will have little trouble growing in a British Garden providing that it is in a well lit sunny spot. It also prefers a well-drained Soil and therefore performs ...

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...this country in the mid-70's rosemary was known but not widely used or at least its use was limited to recipes involving lamb. Whilst its flavour makes it a wonderful herb to use with lamb there are also many other uses it can be put to. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) from the family Labiatae, is a shrub with short (1.5cm) tough, pointed evergreen leaves similar to pine needles spaced densely on the branches. It flowers in the late spring/summer ...
...HISTORY AND MYTHS Rosemary as a long history and has been know to European civilisations for many centuries, it was originally introduced into Britain by the Romans. As a herb it was used to spice food as a remedy for many ailment and as a magical plant used in many rituals and ceremonies. From the earliest days of Christianity the plant has been associated with the Virgin Mary, the colour of the flowers is supposedly derived from when she threw ...

Mauri 22.04.2002 · Read full review
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...kitchen, the Rosemary. Rosemary - Rosmarinus - Evergreen hardy perennial ***The Plant*** Hmm I can almost smell it, it's a fantastic herb and can be used for cooking and adding to meat especially Lamb. It's also very nice stuffed in the inside of a chicken with a few cloves of garlic and half lemon. I use Rosemary to make a rosemary flavoured olive oil, and if you have an open fire throw a few twigs of rosemary on it to make the whole room smell ...
...spread her cloak over a rosemary bush which then had white flowers and knelt behind it. When the soldiers had gone past she stood up and removed her cloak and the flowers had changed to blue in her honour. Christians believe rosemary grows for 33 years then dies, which was the same length of Christ's life. During the plague people use to wear it around there neck in pouches to stop the smell. Certain species of rosemary can grow 3 foot and spread ...

the_enlightened_one 07.02.2007 (10.02.2007) · Read full review
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...the strongest flavour. Rosemary grows best in my garden when it is in full sun I have two or three bushes at the moment that are doing fantastically well, I have planted them in quite a loamy soil (not clay), although you can grow them in sandy soil. They have a good mulch, made up of one layer of grass cuttings and a layer of bark chippings over the top. I find that this keeps the water in brilliantly and I have hardly had to water them during ...
...the best way to propagate rosemary is from seed, you can take cuttings from them but I have had more success from seeds. The cuttings may root but I find the seeds produce a much stronger plant. To grow from Seed: Once the Rosemary has flowered keep your eye on it, you want to collect the seeds when the flowers turn slightly brown. If the seeds aren't dried properly don't worry just leave them on a piece of kitchen roll in a window sill, they'll ...

traceychurchill76 27.09.2006 · Read full review
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...corner of my garden! Rosemary grows best in warm climates, but seems to manage very well in the household gardens of the UK. It likes well drained soil, lots of sunshine, and the occasional long drink of water. It's flowers are tiny pale blue blooms which are always the first to show their colour in my garden every year and entice the bumble bees out of their slumber. Some people say Rosemary is for remembrance, and I like that idea a lot, however ...
...proven that the smell of Rosemary actually stimulate the memory! I use Rosemary in cooking all the time - mainly for meat dishes and especially for lamb. There is nothing better in the world in my opinion than a good, slow cooked lamb shank covered with rosemary and served with mashed potato, soft carrots and finely shredded cabbage, all covered over with rich brown gravy…mmmmm!!! I also use rosemary when I'm cooking potato wedges, as the flavour ...

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Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) is an attractive evergreen shrub with pine needle-like leaves. It's trusses of blue flowers last through spring and summer in a warm, humid environment. It will grow to a height of between 3 and 5 feet. ***Cultivation*** Propagate from cuttings of the twisted wood of non-flowering branches in early summer, or layer established branches. Rosemary can also be grown from seed. Choose a sheltered position and well-drained ...
...Tradition says that rosemary will grow for thirty-three years, until it reaches the height of Christ when he was crucified, then it will die. Sprigs of rosemary were placed under pillows at night to ward off evil spirits and bad dreams. The wood was used to make lutes and other musical instruments. We continue to use rosemary in many of the same ways that our ancestors did: in potpourris to freshen the air, and in cosmetics, disinfectants and shampoos. ...

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Rosemary This is a highly scented herb, which has needle like leaves, there is white rosemary, pink rosemary and blue rosemary. Rosemary will attract bees in your garden as its scent is quite strong and bees love it , it has many uses in cooking, pot pourris and is used as an ingredient in shampoo. It combines well with garlic, bay and wine. I always put a sprig of it in with the roast lamb or roast pork on a Sunday, it can be used to marinate rabbit ...
...You can dry rosemary and keep it in jars for when you need it but it is best used fresh. Rosemary is effective for a wide range of complaints like skin and hair problems, dandruff, headaches and stress. It can be used as a decongestant by inhalation of an infusion of the herb in hot water. Also it can be used to freshen the breath by gargling with it and has been said to enhance the memory. It should also be said that it should NOT be used during ...

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...must be at very old. Rosemary stands about 4 foot tall and is beautifully shaped. She has a wonderful perfume I often crush her in my hands as I go past her in the morning on the way to work. She is a symbol of friendship, loyalty, and remembrance. She is traditionally carried at weddings and funerals. Rosemary is a hardy lady not liking it too cold or wet. Rosemary has a dress of green pointy needle like leaves scattered with blue, pink, or white ...
...keep the compost watered. Soon Rosemary will root and produce another scented plant. Rosemary can grow to about 5 foot tall. Just thought a wonderfull leaving present for someone who is leaving my work next week.Wouldn't have thought of it if I had not been writing this opp Rosemary for rememberance So she will remember me when she smells it. Rosemary is rich in volatile oil, flavenoids and phenolicacids, which are antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. ...

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...Place 5 generous sprigs of rosemary in 1 pint of olive oil in a saucepan and warm through gently. (Do not allow to smoke). Leave to cool, then pour into a bottle with tight fitting cap. Use within one week, good for salad dressings, etc and as a gift. ~~ Traditional Remedy It is traditionally believed to strengthen the memory and consquently became an emblem of remembrance and fidelity. It also has a slightly antiseptic quality, and is a consitutent ...
...is a saying, 'Where rosemary thrives the mistress is the master'. The central main stem grows to 1m in height, with linear leaves like pine needels approx 1 cm long. These leaves are dark green and shiny, with a whitish underneath. It is a Labinate (a botanical term, meaning that it has opposite leaves and a square stalk). The flowers are pale blue. The Lamiaceae is a large family, consisting of may comon herbs, all with paired and opposite simple ...

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...added a small handful of rosemary from my garden to the dough after it had kneaded for a few minutes. Try adding a cup of mint to your favorite nut bread recipe, you'll be surprised at the fresh taste. My favorite is pineapple, but any type of mint can be used. Don't like mint? Try adding 4 teaspoons of anise to your next loaf of banana bread, it will give it a subtlety different taste your family will love, if they love the taste of licorice. Another ...
...Add 1 Tablespoon of dill, and ½ cup of chopped green onion to jazz up plain wheat bread. Many herb breads are especially delicious toasted, and this one is no exception! Other Breads If you don't have a bread machine, don't give up home that you'll never have fresh bread. You can still enjoy some quick herb breads. Do you enjoy popovers? They are quick to make, and a nice change from muffins or biscuits. To your favorite plain popover recipe, ...

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Can I recomend growing rosemary in yor garden? Even if you are not a fan of it as an edible herb, it makes a very attractive addition to your garden. Rosemary grows as a small shrub - it doesn't grow too quickly so it is easy to manage. In the late spring/early Summer, it produces pale, slighly off white flowers, which are very attractive. Mine kept its leaves throughout the winter, but I am not sure if this is normal. The central stem of he Rosemary ...
...herbs, fresh is definitely best. Rosemary is very easy to harvest, just remove the leaves as you need them. New growth generally tastes better than older leaves. Wash carefully to remove bugs. Rosemary can be dried and burned, which is very pleasant. It uis ideal for use in smudging sticks and as an alternative to burnign insense. Dry the leaves thoroughly before bruning. ...

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