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Rosemary for the cooler months

The delightfully fragrant rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow outdoors. Known for its culinary, medicinal and cosmetic properties, rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region where it typically experiences hot dry summers and cool wet winters.

Rosemary can be grown as an excellent hedge in any part of the garden, but especially around the vegetable garden to provide protection from wind. If you have a sunny spot in the kitchen and you use the herb regularly, it should do well in a small container on

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