Rosemary is thick-stemmed with a pungent, pine-scented fragrance. The leaves are needle-like, narrow and dark-green. In the right climate, rosemary can go into bushes over five feet tall. A natural preservative endows rosemary with a long shelf life. HerbCo primarily grows the ‘Arp’ cultivar.

Rosemary

(Rosmarinus officinalis)

It was once believed that if a rosemary bush vigorously grew in the yard of a married couple, it meant that the woman ran the household. Surely many rosemary plants have been trimmed by intimidated husbands, only to be nurtured by strong-willed wives.

Menu Suggestions Try this:
  • Place whole sprigs in a turkey.
  • Garnish soups and stews.
  • Use chopped leaves in marinades.
  • Use entire stems as skewers.