Growing Rosemary

Rosemary Bush

Rosemary is a hardy, easy to grow evergreen that everyone who cooks should have in there garden or in a container. Not only is Rosemary great to cook with but you can also use them as a fragrant ornamental shrub or even a hedge. Rosemary is drought tolerant and very low maintenance.

Location: Rosemary does great in full sun. Good drainage is a must as the plant does not do well in wet soggy soils.

Harvesting: Just snip the stems back with a pair of sharp scissors when needed. If you also using as a ornamental shrub, prune back into the shape you want and store or use the trimmings.

Storage: Dry and remove the leaves from the stem. Store in air tight containers.



More info on growing Rosemary at About.com