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Rosemary Garden Tips - How to Grow Rosemary

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Rosemary is one of the easier herbs to grow, even for those without a green thumb. Purchase a healthy specimen that is about 6" in height and plant in sandy soil that is rich in lime.

Plant rosemary so that it receives full sun. In our experience, if the climate is severely hot and harsh, the rosemary plant may not fair as well in the open sun. Rosemary may also be wintered indoors as the climate grows cold.

After your rosemary plant flowers, trim it back to keep the plant symmetrical in shape. Rosemary may be propagated via cuttings from the plant.

Fresh rosemary can be used in a variety of recipes to add flavor while reducing fat. Try inserting a few springs into a hen before oven roasting. Add a few springs to olive oil to create a unique flavor for salads and meats. Add fresh, chopped rosemary to homemade breads, then slice and dip into a bit of olive oil mixed with coarse black pepper.