Continuing the merry theme of herbs that have recently been found on my plate, this post looks at rosemary.
Rosmarinus officinalis, "Rosemary".
(Woody, perennial herb.)
Planting: Late spring.
Flowering: Spring and summer.
Aspect: Full sun, sheltered.
Hardiness: Average.
Notes: The ancient Greeks named it ἄνθος, anthos - which simply means "flower".
Rosemary was used in divination- several shoots would be assigned the name of a prospective lover, and that which grew best was the true love. (Although I am a Christian myself, I do not think I'll resist giving this a go - I wonder whether Liv Tyler or Nigella Lawson will prove to be my future romance?!)
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