Yesterday I was outside waking around . . just looking . . thinking, kinda checking on the trees and I came upon the rosemary. I guess they’re shrubs but they’re huge. I don’t know if it’s a type of rosemary that I’ve never grown before but I’ve always had rosemary and it’s always been a dainty, halfway fragile plant. Not here. It’s almost invasive.
Look at all the blooms. I don’t think I’ve ever had rosemary bloom before moving here. When I planted it, I had no idea how big it would get. This is one of two on the side of the house. I planted a fig tree 5 or 6 feet from it and the rosemary is about to take over the fig tree.
The bees love those flowers. I took a lot of pictures trying to get a picture of a bee but they’re wiggly little critters.
I love rosemary! Vince didn’t used to like it but he does now. Half the time when he goes outside, he comes in with a sprig he’s sniffing.
It’s the little things that are keeping me sane these days — rosemary, blooms, bees. Some things seem normal where, on the other hand, nothing seems normal. Even though I never stop worrying about Chad, Nicole and Addie, I’m thankful it’s just the two of us here and we aren’t trying to keep other people from going out and bringing it back; or having to cook meals that kids would be happy with. We’re pretty content staying at home. When I feel overwhelmed, I go out and talk to the chickens or try to entice Cat into letting me pet her, go spend time with Boots. They’re not worried about the virus and they help me stay calm.
I hope you’re all doing ok. Who knows what the future holds. I’ll hear one thing that sounds like it could be better soon; and then I hear that this may go on for months. I don’t know. No one seems to know so . . staying busy and finding something relaxing to do helps me. I hope you can find something to do to take your mind off the problems.
Cathi says
My rosemary rarely blooms but it is big & healthy. Even transplanted 3X.over the last10 or so years. There’s an oyxalice plant undrr it that grows up to about 12″ high under it & pokes its flowers up through the rosemary. I also live in TX north of Dallas.
Dottie says
We planted a rosemary when we first moved back to Texas 6 years ago. It did really well the first year and then it was gone. The only herbs that have grown without encouragement have been my thyme, parsley and basil. Seeing your rosemary makes me hopeful that when I try again, it will do well.
Kathy says
I have a new rosemary plant. I have been using it in this recipe. My husband likes the crackers better than store bought!
https://www.butterforall.com/traditional-cooking-traditional-living/sourdough-discard-crackers-with-rosemary-and-olive-oil/
Judy Laquidara says
Thanks! I’ll have to try that recipe when I get my sourdough back up and thriving.
Laura says
Here in central California, our rosemary blooms frequently and is as hardy as can be. I’ve grown both the upright and prostrate varieties and never had one die. They’re considered to be drought tolerant in this area.
Nelle Coursey says
So glad the bees are being fed. I love the smell of rosemary. You are not only helping yourself and Vince but you are helping the ecological system. Bees are in desperate need of food and plants that produce food. Also the bees pollinate everything around us. I don’t think we ever stop worrying about our kids. But that is a good thing. At least they know we love them and are trying to protect them. I talk to my dogs all the time. I have been working in the yard and moving plants around. Haven’t dug up the paperwhites yet, but I am keeping a list of everyone that wanted some.
Susan Nixon says
That’s how rosemary is in Arizona. I’ve seen whole sides of a hill planted in it and buzzing with bees around the purple flowers. I don’t think I’ve ever let it go long enough to bloom in the pot out back, though.
Judy Laquidara says
I’ve grown it in Louisiana, Kentucky and Missouri and never even knew it bloomed before moving here.