A to Z Herbarium: Rosemary

This made me chuckle: “Growing rosemary will also attract elves.” 🙂

I just love these posts, I have to say. If you’ll put them together as en ebook, I’ll buy it! 🙂

I’m thinking of the song with the lines: parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme…it’s when I first learned that rosemary was the name of a spice, and not only the girl who lived in the house on the corner of our road when I was growing up.
The song is Scarborough Fair.

I love the bit about rosemary attracting elves!

I may have to try the under the pillow for sleep idea. Another herb I have to touch when I walk by to get the scent on my hands.
Back to the last 2 posts, I’m curious about Quince so may give the recipe a try. Then Onions! One of my gut feelings is that onions & garlic are a key to a long life. All those alliums are fantastic additions. Loving every post.

I like the elves, too 🙂 Lately I’ve been using rosemary in grilling marinades after hearing of it’s anti-cancer properties.

I’m going to have to be on the look out for elves as we have plenty of rosemary growing around the house (it survives the winter here and thrives). Every roast or lamb receives as sprig or three.

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I’d love to attract elves! I’ll have to keep this in mind if I grow rosemary. ;D

I didn’t know rosemary helped with sleep. I’ve heard lavender can help with good sleep – there are lavender-infused pillows. Huh. Wonder why they haven’t tried rosemary?

I use lots of rosemary in recipes, and also grow it. I can’t walk past the bushes without rubbing the leaves between my fingers and enjoying the heady aroma.

Another day in Amble Bay!

Hi Sara – great post on Rosemary .. especially if there be elves! But it is an excellent herb and so useful for so many things … mostly used today in coookery – unless we can try it medicinally … especially anti-bacterially … useful and lovely plant – cheers Hilary

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Rosemary for sleep? I always thought rosemary was a more invigorating scent. It’s one of my favorite scents. I’ll try it next time. Maui Jungalow

I always think of Rosemary for remembrance. And while I’ve always associated it with remembering loved ones, I understand ancient Greek and Roman students wore garlands of rosemary as they studied believing it would help preserve memory. I might need to make up a rosemary crown for myself. 🙂

I enjoy the smell of rosemary. The whimsy of inviting in elves intrigues me. I try to grow rosemary in my garden but my climate presents challenges.

Well, I’ve just planted my new rosemery plant, I’m ready for any elf knocking at my door 😉

I love rosemery. I use it in cooking and I like its smell so much 🙂

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I wonder why it became associated with memories. I have heard people say it helps you remember things at an exam, if you smelled them while studying…

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I’m sure you’re right. Rosemary attracts all sorts of wonderous creatures. It’s my favorite plant and, of course, among my favorite herbs for seasoning.

Congratulations on coming so far on the A to Z Challenge.