Rosemary has been in my life since I can remember.  My mother kept a large rosemary bush in the front yard.  The bush sat prominently aside the path to our front door.  At times, little white flowers covered the bush and at other times bees buzzed around it doing what bees do.  On occasion, my mother would send one of us girls out to pick some rosemary to add to some delicious dish she was making. I was always aware of the strong rosemary smell that lingered on my fingers after I had picked a few sprigs.  I think that is why I enjoy rosemary to this day.  Chicken baked with rosemary is regular winter time comfort food in our home.

I planted my rosemary a few years ago and was never happy with how it looked.  It was nothing like the full healthy bush that sat in front of my house. It looked more like a stick with some scraggly branches growing from it.  I researched companion planting and discovered that rosemary should not mix with basil.  I have since learned that there is some debate regarding  the do’s and don’ts of companion planting but I did notice a big difference when I moved my rosemary to her own pot.

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