Rosemary is another herb I’m fond of, and I make a point of getting several varieties. I also try to pot one plant up and keep it going over the winter. It actually survives better than mint as a potted plant.
I like it in numerous dishes, but it’s especially good with lamb. I also cook delicata squash by cutting it in half, brushing the cavity and cut surfaces with olive oil, and tucking a sprig of rosemary in the cavity before microwaving.
Here are the four varieties I found this year.
Huntington Carpet
Barbeque
Salem
Prostrate Rosemary
And just to prove that herbs aren’t all I grow, the first white iris (a white variant of the local wild iris) opened two days ago.
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Gosh, I wish you lived closer. We could really have fun with our plants. I am getting ready to pull up my mint and keep only enough for one fairly large pot. I have oregano and tarragon out the wazoo right now (because of the rain). My tomatoes are setting on nicely. Had a huge leaf lettuce salad out of my garden last night. And, I’ve got some mystery plant (looks like squash or melon) growing in my front flower bed. Also have some plants that I haven’t been able to identify!
Try strawberry mint if you can find it. Not as vigorous as spearmint, and I think a better flavor.
I love rosemary, too. I use it with meats and chicken. I put it and other herbs into the food processor along with garlic and make a vinaigrette for salads. I’ll have to try your squash recipe. 🙂
“Recipe” is a bit strong.
Hi Y’all!
Thanks for stoppin’ by and leaving me a heads up on the tick decease. Fortunately here in the deep southeast we’ve never seen any ticks. However, when we go to the mountains they are a threat.
Today’s post addressed the comment and tick decease.
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Eating an uncooked rabbit can also cause the disease, and would be my worry with a dog.
My husband and I love rosemary. He loves to cook and it is essential. He’s overwintered rosemary indoors in pots for years, and taken cuttings to keep the plants propogated. He kept one plant going for nearly 20 years before he accidentally left it out one mild winter day to get some sunshine and it died in the cold night. We, long ago, forgot what variety we were growing.
I try to keep a plant growing over the winter, too.