Remember your Rosemary!

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Here at My Grandma’s Garden, we truly believe in the power of herbs. We will be teaching you some of the benefits of rosemary, we hope you enjoy!

Scientific Name: Rosmarlnus Officinalis

Family: Rosemary is part of the mint family

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Species:

These are some of the most common species of Rosemary:

  • Primley Blue
  • Miss Jessopp’s Upright
  • Tuscan Blue
  • Marjorie Pink
  • White Rosemary
  • Corsican Blue
  • Golden Rosemary
  • Fota Blue

Medicinal Uses for Rosemary:

-Rosemary has been traditionally known as the “herb of remembrance” for its ability to help with memory. It has a number of beneficial compounds including eucalyptol, which is considered to have potent antibacterial effects and may relax and soothe muscles in the lungs.

-It is suggested that Rosemary can even be used to prevent cancer by adding it to your meat and vegetables before you grill them.

-Rosemary oil may be used externally as an insect repellent.

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Gardening Tips:

Type of Plant: Rosemary is a perennial.

Time to Plant is in the spring after the last frost has passed

Time to Harvest is in the late spring through early fall.

Location in the garden: Rosemary likes full sun

Soil Type: Rosemary likes well drained soil

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Advice from My Grandma’s Garden:

-The Number one killer of any rosemary plant is over watering.

-Rosemary needs to be pruned regularly by gently pinching off the new leaves as they appear.

-Rosemary’s biggest threat is mildew, and once mildew takes hold of rosemary, your chances of bringing it back are slim.

-You can help prevent mildew by improving the air circulation around the plants.

Storage:

-Rosemary is best used fresh and it can last a long time after being pinched from the plant.

-It can also be dried by tying several springs of rosemary together with twine and hanging small bundles in a dark, warm place.

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We hope that you were able to learn a few facts and tips about rosemary. If you have any questions, leave a comment down below or send us an email or tweet! If you have any other advice about growing rosemary, please let us know!

 

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