3 Ways to Use Your Homegrown Rosemary
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Date: 2023-12-15
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f. n. schlub2269
Rosmarinus Officionalis can be trimmed and dwarfed bonsai-style. I've made rosemary look like miniature Monterey Cyprus as gifts. In just 3-4 years, your chosen trunk will thicken into a shaggy 2-3 inches at the base. I transplanted into mounded fungi-inoculated soil in wide square pots 5-6 inches deep, a bit larger than standard Bonsai pots. (I enjoy pottery, so I usually made my own, paying a friend to fire them for me) After established, I planted Creeping Mint around the base. Add a couple little craggy rocks and the Penjing illusion is of a old tree on a rocky hill. Trimmings from the mint make a nice tea. Pruning to expose the trunk, removing almost all needles from around the initial forkings of your chosen limbs, and from the undersides of your branches, not only shapes the tree effect (while filling your dried-spice jars) but harvesting from the largest needles also teaches the rosemary to produce only smaller needles.
Rosemarinus Prostratus, with smaller needles to begin with, also produces usable spice of a slightly less intense flavor, and very quickly develops an aged-looking trunk. It is called prostratus for a reason, though, and will require props and wiring to train it vertically. After 20-24 inches you can train the new growth into an astonishing illusion of a Weeping Spruce. except in season it will be full of tiny pastel purple and lavender flowers. Bees love them, so it's best to give them a week outside out of the wind in partial sun.
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Rosmarinus Officionalis can be trimmed and dwarfed bonsai-style. I've made rosemary look like miniature Monterey Cyprus as gifts. In just 3-4 years, your chosen trunk will thicken into a shaggy 2-3 inches at the base. I transplanted into mounded fungi-inoculated soil in wide square pots 5-6 inches deep, a bit larger than standard Bonsai pots. (I enjoy pottery, so I usually made my own, paying a friend to fire them for me) After established, I planted Creeping Mint around the base. Add a couple little craggy rocks and the Penjing illusion is of a old tree on a rocky hill. Trimmings from the mint make a nice tea. Pruning to expose the trunk, removing almost all needles from around the initial forkings of your chosen limbs, and from the undersides of your branches, not only shapes the tree effect (while filling your dried-spice jars) but harvesting from the largest needles also teaches the rosemary to produce only smaller needles.
Rosemarinus Prostratus, with smaller needles to begin with, also produces usable spice of a slightly less intense flavor, and very quickly develops an aged-looking trunk. It is called prostratus for a reason, though, and will require props and wiring to train it vertically. After 20-24 inches you can train the new growth into an astonishing illusion of a Weeping Spruce. except in season it will be full of tiny pastel purple and lavender flowers. Bees love them, so it's best to give them a week outside out of the wind in partial sun.
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FrozenWolf150
I live in USDA zone 7b and can't, for the life of me, keep rosemary alive through the winter. I tried bringing it indoors, but it died from insufficient sunlight. I tried leaving it in the ground under a row cover, but it was dead by February. I tried leaving it in the greenhouse under a second layer of protection, but that still wasn't enough. I'm considering looking into a cold hardy variety, but I don't know which one to go with, and I've heard they're still hard to keep alive.
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I live in USDA zone 7b and can't, for the life of me, keep rosemary alive through the winter. I tried bringing it indoors, but it died from insufficient sunlight. I tried leaving it in the ground under a row cover, but it was dead by February. I tried leaving it in the greenhouse under a second layer of protection, but that still wasn't enough. I'm considering looking into a cold hardy variety, but I don't know which one to go with, and I've heard they're still hard to keep alive.
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epic_gardening
You can make rosemary chocolates by putting some whole rosemary sprigs into the double-boiler with the chocolate chips as they are melting, then pulling the sprigs out before tempering/ transferring the chocolate to your molds of choice. Herbs and chilies can also be gently boiled in hot cream then strained out to make an infusion that you can use as the base for dessert dishes (whips, ganache, panna cotta, mousse etc. Rosemary pairs really well with white-chocolate!
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You can make rosemary chocolates by putting some whole rosemary sprigs into the double-boiler with the chocolate chips as they are melting, then pulling the sprigs out before tempering/ transferring the chocolate to your molds of choice. Herbs and chilies can also be gently boiled in hot cream then strained out to make an infusion that you can use as the base for dessert dishes (whips, ganache, panna cotta, mousse etc. Rosemary pairs really well with white-chocolate!
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danagwena
We use rosemary alot when someone gets a runny nose thanks for the other ways. Thanks to you guys with the space i have i can grow tons of beans, strawberries and more. Edit: how do we use it when someone gets a runny nose? We boil it then let the person inhale the steam.
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We use rosemary alot when someone gets a runny nose thanks for the other ways. Thanks to you guys with the space i have i can grow tons of beans, strawberries and more. Edit: how do we use it when someone gets a runny nose? We boil it then let the person inhale the steam.
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KalimAnders
Ana is awesome! Stoked to see another PNW crew member and SUPER stoked about seeing you guys teach more about infusions and maybe. preservation? I love all your content and I'm happy to say you keep bringing in things that are increasingly relevant in my life!
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Ana is awesome! Stoked to see another PNW crew member and SUPER stoked about seeing you guys teach more about infusions and maybe. preservation? I love all your content and I'm happy to say you keep bringing in things that are increasingly relevant in my life!
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epic_gardening
So envious you can grow it as a perennial. I have to grow it in a container so I can bring it inside every winter - and so sad, I've never had one bloom. But love the tips from Ana - and the propagating! Thank you!
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So envious you can grow it as a perennial. I have to grow it in a container so I can bring it inside every winter - and so sad, I've never had one bloom. But love the tips from Ana - and the propagating! Thank you!
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TallulahBelle3276
This is so fabulous! Rosemary is one of the best herbs to grow n have for a myriad of reasons. It has so many wonderful properties. I have a decent sized plant n I m excited to try and make some balm.
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This is so fabulous! Rosemary is one of the best herbs to grow n have for a myriad of reasons. It has so many wonderful properties. I have a decent sized plant n I m excited to try and make some balm.
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tismo3749
My grandmother grows her own and then makes homemade bread with it. Omg if you ve never had it before it might sound weird but get some from the store and try it. It s amazing. Homemade is even better.
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My grandmother grows her own and then makes homemade bread with it. Omg if you ve never had it before it might sound weird but get some from the store and try it. It s amazing. Homemade is even better.
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alyerrios229
Thanks for this great information. Ana's information was super useful for me and I loved her presentation and kind knowledgeable demeanor. We need more Ana. Thank you guys!
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Thanks for this great information. Ana's information was super useful for me and I loved her presentation and kind knowledgeable demeanor. We need more Ana. Thank you guys!
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lindajones9191
Videos that show me creative ways to use the herbs (and flowers and veg) I'm growing PLUS how to propagate more plants are gold! Love Anna, love this type of video!
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Videos that show me creative ways to use the herbs (and flowers and veg) I'm growing PLUS how to propagate more plants are gold! Love Anna, love this type of video!
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kinexkid
When we moved I to the house we currently own, there was a rosemary bush that was easily 50 feet by 30 feet in total area. We've never been able to make a dent in it lol
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When we moved I to the house we currently own, there was a rosemary bush that was easily 50 feet by 30 feet in total area. We've never been able to make a dent in it lol
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susanhopkins26
Loved, loved, loved Anna s demonstration for making Rosemary salve. I think she s a treasure. Please bring her back to share her wealth of how to use our herbs.
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Loved, loved, loved Anna s demonstration for making Rosemary salve. I think she s a treasure. Please bring her back to share her wealth of how to use our herbs.
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m. pearce3273
Sadly as someone whose both grow Rosemary and I'm an Ex Chef when making oil use fresh and get a much better and easier to infuse product. Please try using fresh
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Sadly as someone whose both grow Rosemary and I'm an Ex Chef when making oil use fresh and get a much better and easier to infuse product. Please try using fresh
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brainmic
Kevin use the branches as skewers for kabobs! It's amazing! Even better if you cook with mesquite.
You can put it in chicken noodle soup and it's my favorite soup
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Kevin use the branches as skewers for kabobs! It's amazing! Even better if you cook with mesquite.
You can put it in chicken noodle soup and it's my favorite soup
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19lashby5
so glad for some advice! my mom wanted to grow rosemary and now we have 7 big bushes. Can you also do this video for lemons? (currently getting dozens)
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so glad for some advice! my mom wanted to grow rosemary and now we have 7 big bushes. Can you also do this video for lemons? (currently getting dozens)
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kinginthenorth8148
So glad you listened to me XD jk just glad to see Ana making stuff. WE NEED MORE CREATION EPISODES, Start making stuff Kev!
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So glad you listened to me XD jk just glad to see Ana making stuff. WE NEED MORE CREATION EPISODES, Start making stuff Kev!
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epic_gardening
Anna is great, AND she's in my neck of the woods!
I love rosemary and another use is in flower arrangements and wreaths.
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Anna is great, AND she's in my neck of the woods!
I love rosemary and another use is in flower arrangements and wreaths.
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mshausfrau
I love this. Would love to see more homemade gift ideas from the garden, as well as self-care, skin, and beauty infusion ideas.
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I love this. Would love to see more homemade gift ideas from the garden, as well as self-care, skin, and beauty infusion ideas.
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katrussell6819
Honey with rosemary infused in it makes a great topping for cheese. Yummy on Bree, white cheddar, or most cheeses. Try it.
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Honey with rosemary infused in it makes a great topping for cheese. Yummy on Bree, white cheddar, or most cheeses. Try it.
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LisadeKramer
I stayed in Petaluma years ago and Rosemary was grown as a hedge. It was beautiful and it just so happened to be blooming.
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I stayed in Petaluma years ago and Rosemary was grown as a hedge. It was beautiful and it just so happened to be blooming.
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