I am planting this lovely Rosemary plant in the decorative pot you see between my hot pink geranium and Double Delight roses. I think the silver gray stems will look stunning in the pot, and contrast nicely with the colors of the other leaves. The placement was not easy to decide. I knew it would look lovely anywhere in the courtyard, but I wanted to make sure it received enough direct sunlight during the day to stay healthy.
Too little sunlight would result in a weak plant. Herbs need about six hours of direct sunlight each day, hard to come by in a courtyard boarded on all sides by the walls of my house and garage. I watched this spot for several days. It seems to be fine.
I will put potting soil into the pot, of course, and then the transplant. I know Rosemary likes some moisture, but does like the soil to dry a bit. I’ll keep that in mind. I hand water the plants in the courtyard. So I can keep an eye on the plant.
I bought Rosemary specifically because I thought it would be yummy on baked chicken. I’ll look up some other recipes once the plant is established in the pot. Since I don’t cook for many people, I won’t need to snip much from the plant, and not very often. I don’t intend to cut sprigs and let them dry. I intend to use it fresh. I’ll only cut what I need right then.
I have not grown herbs for decades, way back when I was a gonzo gardener in Rancho Cucamonga . Not likely I will do that much gardening ever again. Just a pot or box of flowers, vegetables and herbs here and there. I have three more types of herbs to plant. I’ll get to them in a few days. Everything in moderation!
Until next time,
