Rosemary

The Rosemary plant, 'Rosmarinus officinalis', has a pine flavor and is a must for lamb, pork, poultry, carrots, and peas. Rosemary is an excellent container herb for indoors and adds a wonderful aroma. The very aromatic smell of the rosemary will make you fall in love with this herb. The Rosemary has very narrow grey-green needlelike leaves that are 1/2 to 1 inch long. The Rosemary has many culinary uses. Rosemary compliments pork, fish, lamb, poultry, wild game, mushrooms and potatoes. Add some rosemary to soups and sauces for a little something extra. Steeped in boiled water and inhaled, Rosemary will help clear your head if you have a cold. It is very refreshing in bath water and helps make very aromatic potpourris. Both the leaves and the flowers are edible. Plant in the spring and starting the plants indoors is recommended. ... find out more