Herb rosemary

The herb rosemary is a shrub, thin, with long narrow leaves usually has a bluish-green color. They're soft to the touch, and have a unique resinous fragrance. It grows on soil that is not too humid, basking in direct sunlight. Do not fertilize, if you see the plant truly needs some fertilizing, add slowly, it will die faster because of too much fertilizing than of too little. Go easy on water as well, constant watering will sicken your herb.

Rosemary can withstand cold weather, it's a resistant plant, if left for a couple of years it will grow into a shrub. Although, some people tend to take it inside for winter in climates that are too cold. If you feel the winter will be specially cold, you can take it inside or strap a paper bag around it to protect it from a harsh winter.

Cut the stems and let to dry, but not on direct sunlight, then you can store on a jar, they will last many years, but the fragrance is stronger on fresh leaves.

The herb rosemary has several uses, because of it's thickness, the plant will grow abundantly with very little care and is considered a great ground cover. It has been used for centuries, the aroma indoors gives the house a special scent, this smell also propagates when cooking with it.

It's oil is used for healing, and the herb is commonly used in the kitchen for dressing, garnish and flavoring. It goes well with poultry, often for stuffing. Don't overdo quantities, sometimes it smells so good you want to put the whole jar in the meal.

There are many recipes that use the herb rosemary to add a special compliment, these kind of herbs are the ones used but not mentioned in the recipes, a very small amount will change the flavor of an ordinary diner and turn it into an extraordinary meal.

Rosemary is also added to wine and soothes the nerves, do not add too much or the herb rosemary will overpower the taste of wine. Leave the herbs inside for a couple of days.

Your skin will feel soft and smooth if you add rosemary to a hot bathtub. You will smell great, the delicate combination of rosemary and your own skin make it irresistible. Let the bath rest for about an hour before you get inside, a handful will do just fine.

It's said that the herb rosemary strengthens the memory, hence, it's used constantly in many events to symbolize that it's a time worth remembering. When somebody visits a newborn, a stem of rosemary for the visitors will mean it's an event you wish them to remember.