Indoor Herb Garden Kits and Herbal Remedies

Rosmarinus officinalis (Labiatae)

Appearance:

The almost universally well loved rosemary herb has lush evergreen foliage, which releases the rosemary fragrance by gentle brushing. Its wonderful purple/blue flowers bloom early in mild climes and the display continues to early summer. It grows into a bushy 1.5m (5ft) plant if healthy and well situated.

Usage Medical:

• Rosemary was burned inside rooms as an air freshener
• Included in body cosmetics for its deodorant properties
• Mixed in tobacco to produce a fragrant aroma
• Grown as herb garden plants for inclusion in pot pourris
• Used as an infusion or tea for internal discombobulations
• An antiseptic and embrocation for wounds

Usage Culinary:

Many old style cooks used to aver that “The flavour is pronounced, exercise restraint when using in a dish.” Fortunately that is just an opinion, as there is nothing better than roast lamb slathered in rosemary. It is probably best with lamb, but there is no dish that cannot be improved with a bit of rosemary; all you need is to adjust quantities to the dish. Red meat, game and pork will use more than poultry or egg dishes. Try it and decide for yourself.

See our fantastic slow roast greek lamb recipe.

History:

Rosemary is reputed to be for remembrance and was stuck in the knapsack of many a deepwater sailor. Culpeper propounded almost a score of benefits and virtues and uses and declared ‘The Flowers and Conserve made of them are singular good comfort to the Heart’. Obviously another fan .

Cultivation:

Take cuttings of non-flowering woody shoots or layer established shoots in summer. Likes well drained soil, sun and shelter but will grow well even in harsh conditions. In very cold areas rosemary will do well in pots able to be moved into shelter. Rosemary seems to do well in 7 year cycles, after which it welcomes replanting elsewhere.

Harvesting:

The robustness of the rosemary herb allows frequent pruning for shaping and harvesting. Mild areas can enjoy year round harvesting.

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