Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 This is my first time posting, and my question is, does Rosemary die out in the winter? I live in south Louisiana and want to harvest it if so. I live in SC and have a bunch of Rosemary plants and they survive fine.... only thing is they do not like cold wet feet so if they dont have good drainage you can lose them. Mine are in raised beds. Neysa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hi Sweet Neysa: Mine didn't and thrived. No TLC either for it and it was huge. When we moved, there was no way to take it with us. I miss it even though I've started some more of them here at the new place. Just gotta love Rosemary ! Huggs, Jenn - Neysa Dormish Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:09 PM Re: Rosemary This is my first time posting, and my question is, does Rosemary die out in the winter? I live in south Louisiana and want to harvest it if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Thank You so much for your reply Shelly ! Yesterday it was 90 degrees here and 100% humidity ! YUCK We can't wait for some fall weather ! Thanks Sofia - Shelley Rosemary is a shrub... you may loose some leaves during the winter, but it will come back quite well in the spring. Wish I lived south like you... you don't get really cold winters (or damp ones like we do here on the westcoast) Shelley - " sofia watts " <sofia1026 > > Hey yall > This is my first time posting, and my question is, does Rosemary die out in the winter? I live in south Louisiana and want to harvest it if so. << **Excess junk snipped from bottom of message by moderator for sake of bandwidth and digest readers' sanity **>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Thanks Neysa ! - Neysa Dormish > I live in SC and have a bunch of Rosemary plants and they survive fine.... > only thing is they do not like cold wet feet so if they dont have good > drainage you can lose them. Mine are in raised beds. > Neysa >> This is my first time posting, and my question is, does Rosemary die out in >> the winter? I live in south Louisiana and want to harvest it if so. << **Excess junk snipped from bottom of message by moderator for sake of bandwidth and digest reader sanity **>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 > > Hey yall, This is my first time posting, and my question is, does Rosemary die out in the winter? I live in south Louisiana > and want to harvest it if so. > Sofia Hi Sofia, Welcome aboard. Glad to have you here Rosemary is a tender perennial, which means that it is hardy to about about 20F, no colder. When I was living in Zone 7 New York and Zone 5 Colorado it had to be brought inside for the winter or it would die. In Zones 9 and 10 (which includes some of the Gulf Coast region) it can be grown outdoors all year round as a shrub. So check out the hardiness zone that your part of LA falls into and you'll know for sure Here is a link to zone maps for around the world (that way our members that aren't in the US can check their zones too http://www.backyardgardener.com/zone/ *Smile* Chris (list mom) October Sale - Celebrating The Colors of Autumn Virgin Red Palm Oil & 2 Kinds Of Brown Muscovado Sugar <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Is it planted in a pot or in the ground ? Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles paula - janeindorset Thursday, October 21, 2004 6:12 AM Rosemary " does Rosemary die out in the winter? " Hi - mine doesn't and it's in England! It gets sort of smaller and more sparse - the stems are woody rather than fresh and green so I don't use it too much in winter - but it bounces back every Spring/Summer and gets bigger each year despite fierce use! Jane Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 It's in a pot - on my deck - for easy access to the kitchen! But I have seen whole hedges of it planted out here. Jane - Paula Coon Thursday, October 21, 2004 5:29 PM Re: Rosemary Is it planted in a pot or in the ground ? Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles paula - janeindorset Thursday, October 21, 2004 6:12 AM Rosemary " does Rosemary die out in the winter? " Hi - mine doesn't and it's in England! It gets sort of smaller and more sparse - the stems are woody rather than fresh and green so I don't use it too much in winter - but it bounces back every Spring/Summer and gets bigger each year despite fierce use! Jane Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 My friend MJH, who used to have a herb farm in MIchigan, told me how to keep Rosemary over winter, here in MIchigan. She said to keep it outside in a pot until the ground freezes hard, it can take light frost. When bringing it indoors, to make sure it has at least 12 hours of light, she said the light factor was more important than anything and also to be careful not to over water, rosemary hates to have wet feet.. C-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Mine didn't and thrived. No TLC either for it and it was huge. When we moved, there was no way to take it with us. I miss it even though I've started some more of them here at the new place. Just gotta love Rosemary ! I love it too. Also have lavender growing all over and bunches of other herbs. Well gotta have SOMETHING tot ake the place of grass, which I dont like! LOL Neysa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Until last summer we lived north of Denver and I have Rosemary and Lavender growing on the south side of my house. It did very well all winter. It was also very drought tolerant as well as very patent with the neglect it was give. I had 5 different lavenders and they all did well. I think the secret was the neglect and the south side of the house Rita Neysa Dormish <neysa wrote: Mine didn't and thrived. No TLC either for it and it was huge. When we moved, there was no way to take it with us. I miss it even though I've started some more of them here at the new place. Just gotta love Rosemary ! I love it too. Also have lavender growing all over and bunches of other herbs. Well gotta have SOMETHING tot ake the place of grass, which I dont like! LOL Neysa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hi Rosemary lovers > My friend MJH, who used to have a herb farm in MIchigan, told me how to > keep Rosemary over winter, here in MIchigan. > She said to keep it outside in a pot until the ground freezes hard, it > can take light frost. Sorry, I can't remember who started this thread but I just wanted to comment on frost hardiness. I know we don't get anywhere near the extreme temperatures you have in the US but we live in an area where our first frost usually appears in April and the last one in October. Our temps rarely get below about -6C so I know that's very mild by comparison. But I've never had any problem with the rosemary I grow. It might die back a little in winter like most other herbs but it always comes back with a vengeance in spring. I don't know what the tolerance level is as far as minimum temperatures it can handle but it's always survived frosts ok for me. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Rosemary is a shrub... you may loose some leaves during the winter, but it will come back quite well in the spring. Wish I lived south like you... you don't get really cold winters (or damp ones like we do here on the westcoast) Shelley - " sofia watts " <sofia1026 Wednesday, October 20, 2004 6:29 PM Rosemary > > Hey yall > This is my first time posting, and my question is, does Rosemary die out in the winter? I live in south Louisiana and want to harvest it if so. _________ $0 Web Hosting with up to 120MB web space, 1000 MB Transfer 10 Personalized POP and Web E-mail Accounts, and much more. Signup at www.doteasy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Yes Sofia, heat and humidity are nasty things... there's nothing colder than rain and 50d F temp though... goes right through my bones! Brrrr.... right now its 41d F at 7am. Shelley - > Thank You so much for your reply Shelly ! Yesterday it was 90 degrees here and 100% humidity ! YUCK We can't wait for some fall weather ! _________ $0 Web Hosting with up to 120MB web space, 1000 MB Transfer 10 Personalized POP and Web E-mail Accounts, and much more. Signup at www.doteasy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Hi Neysa, I live in East Texas not too far from you . I'm not a good gardener but we have a beautiful rosemary bush up by our guest house that has been growing there for several years. Since we had not had a hard winter here in Texas for many years I can only say that with our mild winters we have been having our rosemary bush has never died off. When I cook a Sunday dinner I run out and cut a little fresh rosemary, bring it in and wash if off and use it right then and there. I love to make Rosemary New Potatoes !!! Yummmmmm Hugs, Sally - Neysa Dormish<neysa < > Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:09 PM Re: Rosemary This is my first time posting, and my question is, does Rosemary die out in the winter? I live in south Louisiana and want to harvest it if so. I live in SC and have a bunch of Rosemary plants and they survive fine.... only thing is they do not like cold wet feet so if they dont have good drainage you can lose them. Mine are in raised beds. Neysa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 At 07:05 PM 7/10/2005, you wrote: >I have been reading about Rosemary and there seems to be a Rosmarinis >officinalis that is different from what many people use called >Rosemary Verbenone. From what little I am understanding, it seems to >have a different scent. Can anyone explain in practical terms the >difference in this EO, why is is not more commonly used, and the >safety implications concerning the different rosemary's? Rosemary verbenon is one of three rosemary chemotypes, the others are cineole and camphor. to MY nose, rosemary verbenon smells closer to the fresh herb than do the other two... I've seen it primarily recommended for skincare, rather than the uses that Rosemary is normally recommended for. Celebrating 10 years online. Supplying pure Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 , Marge Clark <marge@n...> wrote: > Rosemary verbenon is one of three rosemary chemotypes, the others are cineole and camphor. > to MY nose, rosemary verbenon smells closer to the fresh herb than do the other two... I've seen it primarily recommended for skincare, rather than the uses that Rosemary is normally recommended for. Thank you for answering Marge! I thought I saw somewhere where it was unsafe to use, and was worried. I don't think I like the camphorous type, as all I think of camphor is Vicks vaporub... I cook with the herb alot, and yes, it is this scent I am wanting. How does a cineole CT differ? I guess I could just buy samples of all 3, but trying to save myself money and aggravation! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 At 04:16 AM 7/13/2005, you wrote: >I'm not Marge but I do have an article on my website on Rosemary which >does highlight the differences a little of the three different types if >you're interested take a look at >http://www.westcoastaromatherapy.com/index.cfm?page=83 Thanks for pointing us in that direction, Beverley! question. I have a client who swears that running rosemary (she doesn't know the chemotype, I would think cineole) in an aromalamp at night helps her migraines. I would think it would be too stimulating for 'bedtime'...but she swears it works. Anyone else ever heard of this? Celebrating 10 years online. Supplying pure Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 I have been experimenting with rosemaries for use in migraine remedies. Cineole and Camphor haven't seemed to help but although I am in the early stages of trying Verbenon I have already noted a difference. In the blend I am currently trying in my inhaler (also contains Lavandin, India Peppermint, Sweet Marjoram, Helichrysum) it has had a marked effect. I also find that it is mild enough in terms of its stimluative properties that it can probably be used in a bedside diffuser. I am planning to try it that way myself, once I'm done with the current trials of Lavender & Ravensara for asthma ) jaime, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 , WCIA <wcia@t...> wrote: > Hi Julie > > I'm not Marge but I do have an article on my website on Rosemary which > does highlight the differences a little of the three different types if > you're interested take a look at > http://www.westcoastaromatherapy.com/index.cfm?page=83 > > All the best > > Beverley von Marksfeld-Fuhrherr > West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy > www.westcoastaromatherapy.com Beverly, Thank you so much for sharing this website. As a migraine sufferer, I am also enjoying the discussion on using rosemary verbenone for this purpose. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 ROSEMARY Rosmarinus officinalis (Labiatae) HISTORY AND USES Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary is a well-known and greatly valued herb that is native to southern Europe. It has been used since antiquity to improve and strengthen the memory. Rosemary leaves increase circulation, reduce headaches and have anti-bacterial and fungal properties. Rosemary improves food absorbtion by stimulating digestion, the liver, the intestinal tract, and the gallbladder. It also is used in antiseptic gargles for sore throats, gum problems and canker sores. Rosemary has a long-standing reputation as a tonic, invigorating herb, imparting a zest for life that is to some degree reflected in its distinctive aromatic taste. MAIN PROPERTIES: Tonic, stimulant, astringent, nervine, anti-inflammatory, carminative. Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.Keep your words positive, because your words become your behavior.Keep your behavior positive, because your behavior becomes your habits.Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values.Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny. - Mahatma Gandhi Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ -- Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.6.1/343 - Release 5/18/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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