Growing Rosemary is SO Easy, You'll Have to Try To Kill It

[@epicgardening]

EPIC GARDENERS let me know what herb I should cover next! Blessing you with 20 years of good harvests - Kevin

[@elemgee3]

Cilantro!

[@SowWeDid819]

I have a balcony garden -i need the easiest growing herbs 🌿

[@nameunavailable1330]

Sage!

[@loriyoung653]

Dill or parsley. I seem to lose every plant I try!

[@classymom9047]

Different types of basil: purple,tulsi,lemon,lime,lettuce and green ruffles.Thanks

[@simonesmit6708]

I must be talented. I've killed every plant I've had.

[@epicgardening]

RIP to your fallen soldiers

[@randomrachael420]

Don't give up, I'm sure you can find a plant friend out there that will stick around :)

[@ameliatribeofissachar7311]

Dont give up lol. I've accidentally killed a few plants in my day. Keep on keeping on. It's how we learn and that's ok.

[@wesleychapman8842]

Lol it's ok stuff happens I feel your pain

[@krisydoman8492]

A thumb becomes green from many dead 💀 plants.

[@shadyman6346]

I threw a dead rosemary plant in my compost...it overwintered and is alive and well 3 years later!

[@epicgardening]

Zombie Rosemary!

[@xxindigoAphrodithexx]

Gosh I wish all my dead rosemaries would zombify like that. That would make a zombie rosemary forest.

[@LillibitOfHere]

I was going to yank the rosemary out of my garden, but the roots still looked alive so I guess we’ll see. I had one do great outside for a few years in 6a. It got totally buried in snow and we had below 0°F temps. I think the city snow plow did it in.

[@hhattingh]

I think sometimes we love our plants to death.

[@Jewels5241]

Interesting... maybe I should try to plant my dead plant and see if it comes back to life lol

[@mdml0]

As someone who thought growing rosemary was easy, I've managed to kill several in the past 3 years. It was a lot of trial and error and challenging in a non-mediterranean humid tropical environment but I eventually kept one alive for over a year now and darn proud of it. I found out that root rot was the main culprit in my past rosemary demise. I hope I can eventually see this one flower.

[@horsesandsmilesable]

Me too!

[@log7029]

Any updates on your rosemary adventure?

[@mdml0]

@@log7029 this rosemary died after a few months. Lol. The intense heat and humidity and white flies that also loved the aroma was too much and started dropping leaves. The leaves also lost their vibrant green color in strong sunlight and heat. I bought another rosemary that's more mature and started keeping indoors under air conditioning and grow light in a terra cotta pot. Let's see how long I can keep this alive.

[@log7029]

@@mdml0 sorry to hear, Rip rosemary. But I hope the best for this one, I was thinking about trying it this year. Thanks for the update

[@leaelizabeth23]

Rosemary grows great here in zone 8a Georgia. ☺️ i have had mine in the ground but im about to move it back i to a pot if the roots permit. They get huge

[@davidbarwick9532]

"it's definitely not golden rain, thank goodness" I love you for not editing that out lolol

[@epicgardening]

LOL

[@relenaj]

🤣🤣🤣 I died lol

[@TKNinja007]

Lmaooo he just snuck that in there

[@adamparis4080]

Thumbs up just for that line lol

[@Plethorality]

@@epicgardening rooting means something different in Australia. Hearing you talking about rooting hormone cracked me up!

[@MLD.Ltd.]

Let me just say this, it might not be the best experience for you to shoot this video in the rain, but it’s HELLA AMAZING to watch and listen to! Thank you!!!

[@carltaylor4942]

I have a rosemary bush here in the south of Spain where it gets up to 43 centigrade with intense ultra-violet in summer and snows in winter. I _never_ water the bush or look after it at all - all I do is trim it down every year with a hedge trimmer. And every year it flowers and attracts loads of bees into the garden.

[@csslkft6517]

My absolutely favorite herb of all time. Have tried so many times to grow from seeds and cuttings without luck. Then Hod smiled on me and I located a nursery that had them. Someone Bought the whole stock and sold me 2. Now I am happy taking care of my Newby and can't wait to see them spread

[@mnamous9823]

Kevin, you mentioned saved seeds. I watched your seed organization video earlier today, and I was wishing you had a seed-saving video (or two or three) for us. I’m a big fan of saving seeds; my public library (Austin, Texas) has a “seed library” and I love to save seeds and leave them there for others to make use of. Anyway, *great* channel! You’re a natural-born educator.

[@epicgardening]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Seed saving every time I do a video, it does TERRIBLE so I've relegated it to Instagram / podcast

[@sharonbrowne2311]

I know this video is about rosemary, but...can we just take a moment to admire the lavender! Gorgeous!

[@epicgardening]

;)

[@RissaRawks]

I can't grow lavender. It just dies every time I've tried.

[@DarkAgeGrowing]

I love my rosemary plants and your right they practically grow themselves.

[@epicgardening]

:)

[@madhumenon]

I've been bingeing on your channel and really enjoying it. I knew nothing about gardening a month ago and now I've planted a few veggies already.

[@fraeni90]

I live in zone 8b in rainy Manchester, and my rosemary I bought a year ago is thriving! I’ve made sure to add some sand to the soil mix and keep it in a terracotta pot in the garden all year round (South West facing). I recently pruned the new growth and it has already started “forking out” into a more bushy plant. No need to water it here haha 😆 my absolute favourite herb.

[@epicgardening]

Sounds like you know exactly what you're doing :)

[@jimwilleford6140]

fran rose That’s the secret. Grow it in a pot,

[@aramakifox2408]

Just yesterday I started trying to grow a rosemary plant from a cutting to turn into a bonsai, so this video has appeared at a great time! It's one of my favourite herbs as it smells amazing :) It is good in a gin and tonic :)

[@epicgardening]

Amazing - totally and that's my fav drink!

[@makulewahine]

My favorite drink too! I must try this. I have a giant rosemary that has been growing for years up here in the PNW. I have never had problems with it.

[@airodarkwind8719]

Oh, thanks. I've never tried it with a gin nor tonics. Good luck to my fatty liver. Lol!

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

I took a rosemary cutting and put in a pot I filled with horse manure i picked up from a guy who takes help cleaning up after his horses in exchange for free horse manure...so he knows where the somewhat older poop is. Here is the thing. I planted mid summer but horse manure is great for water retention. It did not do to great until fall and winter and next year it sprouted 3 more branches...this year I sold it...but not after giving everyone the 3rd degree about how they will love my plant. I keep listening to videos that say rosemary doesn't like rain but all the rosemary I have had thrives in rain and snow but gets hot and burnt in a lot of sun

[@jenschafer269]

Try gin and watermelon juice with a sprig of Rosemary!

[@keetrandling4530]

I buy a Rosemary plant every year, and have managed to kill every. last. one. Within a month. For like 20 years.

[@jamieatelier]

Keet Randling most likely you over watered it

[@johncordova8555]

Rosemary is all over Vegas-I moved to S Utah and I am continuing to kill all I come near!

[@epicgardening]

:(

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

It is a funny thing. You have plants you think anybody can grow. Then you find people who it's their most difficult plant! Then you have plants that are so difficult, and you find someone who thinks it's so easy anybody can grow it!

[@jeffharmed1616]

Keet Randling . Plant several in loam in full sunlight watering twice a week with rainwater

[@roberth.9558]

Kevin does a great job with his presentations. They are informative and professionally done. I appreciate every one I have seen.

[@alenakorotkova6399]

Not only you give the most valuable gardening advice on KZbin while having a heartbreaking haircut, but also manage to create the sweetest video intros! Sending you love way far back from Siberia 🌏☀️

[@jeffgoesrandom4217]

I did a video that included Rosemary growing like shrubs and used in parking lots as some kind of border plant in the lots in LA. My parents in LA have a shrub or bush of Rosemary that you can't stop. In NY, where I am from, you hope to keep a little plant alive during the summer and usually have to replant it. I wish I could keep a nice shrub Rosemary in NY alive throughout the year. A great herb. I actually dry them out and use a coffee grinder to make a powder. Works great on food. -Jeff Goes Random

[@dispmonk]

I am 8B in Washington state. I tried a few of the hardy varieties, tuscan blue, arp, barbecue, blue skies. Blue skies has survive two years now and i just rooted 30 more. One of my barbecue plants survived in a sheltered location, but its not growing. The others died.

[@corywilliamsmith]

The fact you did this in the rain just put the satisfaction factor on another level

[@timeenuf4200]

Great video. Just purchased my first rosemary plant and feel confident it will do very well thanks to your instruction. Never heard of rosemary salt but I'll have to give that a try too! Thank you for a wonderful video - very professional and fun.

[@mad8298]

I'm also in San Diego and have a rosemary bush that is about 4 ft in diameter. It is super blooming right now and the bees love it! Me too. I hadn't thought of making salt with it. Just made a rosemary sourdough focaccia yesterday.

[@censusgary]

I’ve found that rosemary is pretty sensitive to uneven watering. It doesn’t like soil that’s wet or completely dry. It wants light, but even, soil moisture (and good drainage). This is more critical when it’s in a container than when it’s in the ground, but drought or very wet conditions can kill rosemary in the ground, too.

[@sheronrobinson1544]

What kind of soil you use?

[@danbev8542]

Agree about the moisture! I live in Mid Atlantic zone Z6b-7a. I read somewhere that indoor plants need ‘a little water every day’. I seldom manage daily, but water sparingly fairly often & it seems to work. For outside plants, ARP and Hill Hardy will winter over if sheltered in my area. A local friend thinks protecting the root ball is key. I cover my plants with old blankets in winter. Also - add a bit of lime to most herb plants. As to soil, I have heavy clay - not great for herbs!

[@jensmith2598]

So soothing......therapeutic.....your voice, the sound of rain and looking at all the healthy herbs....awesome content

[@arrflint2583]

“You’ll have to try to kill it!” And here I am unable to keep a rosemary alive more than a year. Hope 6th times a charm. 😩

[@lalakitty_xo]

Dude I love you. I've been told I have a green thumb, but honestly, I just guess a lot and it's so comforting to learn actual plant care info.

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

I have a rosemary that I had set back in my yard and forgot about it for several years. During this lockdown I been cleaning the yard and found it growing as a bush in my container. It's the survivor

[@kimchiiiii0525]

You have the best plant channel. So informative in a not know-it-all way. Just the right cuteness and fun. Thank you!

[@reddreadredemption7139]

My first rosemary definitely got root rot (roommate at the time decided to help me take care of it without talking to me 🙃) Second one didn't make it through the second winter, probably also root rot but my own fault 😅 Hopefully this year's batch will make it!

[@ninaxfresagabs]

I find it so beautiful that one could transition so easily from their garden to their kitchen. 🌱💓

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

Hi Kevin, I'm 77 and still gardening since a little girl. Reared our 4 children on fresh foods and herbs from our backyard garden. Subscribed here and enjoy. I have always grown Rosemary and share it. I struggle with digesting the pointed leaves. Even after they're dried the very ends where they attach to the branch there appears a seemingly woody tip. It takes a lot of time to fingernail clip those off. I'm thinking of creating a Rosemary powder with the dried leaves. Curious..... what are your thoughts that woody end of the leaves?. I like the idea of the Rosemary salt. I have, thru the years made herbal salts and it's great. Tks for all you do and teach; using your talents to the max :)

[@dkadwoa4114]

Sounds great. Keep us posted..will buy😊

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

My rosemary makes me look like an epic gardener! 😊

[@jimwilleford6140]

Sleepless In The Carolinas lol.

[@tiaradlm]

i know i shouldn’t feel like this but the title feels like you’re challenging me

[@araneaestorm]

LMAO

[@HillTopRooted]

That lavender is Beautiful!!!💜

[@jenniferw8963]

Thanks for the video. Have you ever made compound butter with rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon juice? perhaps a tiny pinch of salt as well. I just did today from my rosemary and thyme in my garden.. incredily delicious. Great on a steak.

[@epicgardening]

No, but I'm about to...YUM

[@reethe_potato]

Omg that'll definitely taste amazing

[@gihonda127]

I am looking to start growing both Rosemary as well as Lavender in our garden, and enjoyed your help on this video.

[@TimTheeEnchanter]

Enjoyed the video a lot, but i did want to let you know that rosemary can survive winters even in zone 7, provided its established a good root system. It truly is an incredibly hardy plant. I currently pick from one my apartment complex decided to plant, and ive seen it grow all year round, almost like an evergreen herb. My suggestion on your next herb would be Lemon Verbena; its such an underappreciated way of applying flavor without acidity in my opinion.

[@quartz11111ify]

I removed a large overgrown rosemary bush from a border and left it lying on the lawn for a few days. Before disposal in the compost I took a tip and stuck it in the ground. I later forgot what I had done and it ended up beneath a large raspberry patch. When the leaves fell off the raspberry I found it again. In the middle of winter I dug it up shifted it to a herb garden and now it's a lush rosemary bush. Moral of the story rosemary is very hard to kill!

[@krisydoman8492]

❤️ Love the sound of rain. I put my Rosemary and lavenders in terra-cotta pots in half all purpose potting soil and half cactus potting soil. How about fennel next?

[@epicgardening]

I've got some growing, so perfect!

[@alexlancaster7681]

Now live in Aus QLD, with my Aussie partner and our little boy. But I've found that here and back home in the south of England it grows so well. And is easy to grow. Slot of people have it back home, even as an decorative plant.

[@winemomma2689]

I had a huge rosemary bush in my garden. It supplied the whole neighborhood.

[@LandonClimbs]

I just found your channel this week. Absolutely wonderful. I know Absolutely nothing about gardening and this is so therapeutic i cant hardly wait to get started lol

[@randomrachael420]

Rosemary is one of my favorites, thank you for the lovely video! Edit: I had no idea there where so many different types.

[@epicgardening]

You're welcome!

[@vlunceford]

We had a HUGE rosemary “shrub” that had been growing outdoors for years here in NW Georgia (zone 7b). We had a few days of unusual cold last year that didn’t hurt it at all. However, this past winter, we had both extreme cold and heavy wind for several days and the entire thing was killed back to the ground. I have purchased some starts and hope to soon have a good stand of rosemary once again.

[@damomajanet]

How timely. I was just in the garden 7a trimming and tying my rosemary up to a supporting pole to get it out of the pathway. It loves it here in south east New Mexico.

[@twiggidy]

Subscribed. I love your videos. I’m up in the Bay Area and you’re helping me so much with my urban patio garden. Cheers!

[@kultgoddess6693]

Golden rain jokes- I love you 😂😂

[@classymom9047]

Making the video in the rain is absolutely perfect👏👏👏👏

[@tru_passion2424]

Love video style like this straight out garden to kitchen .

[@mollyroloson7849]

YES! Thank you so much. I requested a video like this about a month ago and this has helped so much! I have to overwinter my rosemary inside and it was starting to look rough but I’d now bouncing back. So seeing this video has made my day!

[@epicgardening]

Glad to hear this!

[@joyfullove1430]

Thank you! And I love that you added a recipe! 🌱☀️🥰

[@mallardianmher]

I love just playing these videos while I garden. Your music choices and your voice are really awesome to work and learn to 💚

[@unajimmie4225]

O my goodness, I’ve had a rosemary plant for two years. It’s still super small and hasn’t grown very much at all, it’s about as big as your first cutting 😐.... I guess I should move it with to a better location 🙈LOL.. I’m very proud of my fruit and vegetables, but I have a tough time with my herbs.. so thanks Kevin this was alot of help❤️

[@ns-uo7it]

I’m a new subscriber and what I love about the videos is the historical context you add to gardening.

[@sallyvitale7213]

I was sitting in my comfy chair and I was thinking what the heck I feel like I can kinda smell the rosemary. Ha! Then I remembered I had gave my bunny some mint and she is under my chair eating it! 🤣🐰

[@epicgardening]

LOL

[@dianabriscoe4186]

Rosemary salt? 😳 Beautiful! Just pruned my out of control rosemary plants. This is happening today. Another person trims the ends of strawberries and leaves extra strawberry on it, dries them, and adds to her tea. Love these little things people share just as much as the main topics of their uploads. Thank you for taking time and effort to do these uploads. 😀

[@sheronrobinson1544]

remind me again what you do with the rosemary salt?

[@JustWatchMeDoThis]

I would love to see you train or cut the rosemary into Christmas trees and round topiaries. If it's not your skillset, then it would be great if you collaborated with someone that could show us. Then also, what other herbs could be done that way? I know I see lavender topiaries.

[@GreeneGene33]

I really like this video with the natural rain elemental energies going on while you are sharing your knowledge, so very real and down to earth with great info to boot. Thank you so very much....!

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Except when it’s way too cold like where I live 😔 my beautiful rosemary didn’t make it through this winter. Will have to pickup some more and create a small greenhouse for it this year 🌿great video!

[@epicgardening]

Grow it as an annual then :) bonus you can do a different variety each year!

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Epic Gardening Always an option if I am defeated again this year haha 😆

[@Erewhon2024]

Rosemary cuttings root easily. Root a branch, pot & take it to a bright spot indoors and it will sulk through the dark winter but likely survive. Plant it out after risk of frost. Repeat.

[@Erewhon2024]

Rosemary cuttings root easily. Root a branch, pot & take it to a bright spot indoors and it will sulk through the dark winter but likely survive. Plant it out after risk of frost. Repeat.

[@stonetop]

This is so true. I've got two rosemary plants that got huge. Needing only one I took out the smaller of them. This spring while cleaning up the beds I found that it had come back!

[@beinggreen24]

Haha today in the San Gabriel. Went to the market carried all my groceries in in the rain.. soon as I get in the rain just stopped...😕🤔 Thanks for all the tips👍 Could you cover thyme next?

[@rileyyoung4762]

I'm in zone 7b and rosemary grows as a perennial here just fine, I have even harvested some with it covered in snow

[@jaridkeen123]

I live in Central Florida and my rosemary grows all year round

[@terrykhan5515]

Hi. Jared, he mentioned in the video that rosemary doesn’t like humidity which is what Florida has plenty of, do you keep your plant inside or outdoor? Thanks in advance

[@darrelldunman3627]

Mine is 10 years old. Survived snow , ice , heat etc in NC.

[@SneakyTarpon]

I live in south Florida and I have a giant bush all year

[@Michael-zn2jc]

@@SneakyTarpon me too. I’ve been thinking of making a hedge after seeing some images in the internet.

[@thisguy2958]

I've had zero problems in Central Florida climate with my outdoor rosemary. It practically takes care of its self. It slows down a bit during high precipitation periods, but the full sun and heat make up for it I think. If I notice any kind of undesirable pests/disease I'll chop it off before it spreads. So long as your soil is healthy and you pay attention you won't have any problems.

[@NickCombs]

A lot of areas have rosemary bushes hiding about. Even where it's hot and arid. My favorite use for rosemary is in fresh bread. SO GOOD!

[@BunProject]

I keep my rosemary alive (bringing it indoors in winter - zone 4A) by forgetting about it. I water it when the soil is like dust

[@seanmarshall9075]

Thanks for the Tip of buying a small plant instead of seeds...I have failed the seed thing way to many times with this plant.....So glad to hear you say just go buy a plant instead of seeding ...

[@hoasivilay]

I’ve never had good luck with rosemary. Maybe it’s the overwatering .... 😬

[@Austin-ub2gi]

It surely is, you almost can not under water.. like make sure that soil is dry af before watering, then the pot needs to drain well.. i add some small rocks on the bottom to help drainage

[@carltaylor4942]

Hoa Sivilay - Don't water them. I have one in my garden in Andalusia and I never water it. Even in August.

[@wrapsbyrachel5571]

Herb salts are amazing.. and makes a great housewarming or holiday gift. Everyone love it and thinks it is bougie. and I just have to say it - Kevin, you are beyond adorable.

[@crissyworkmanmaxwell2045]

I am in zone 8a and my rosemary has survived 3 years. I don’t cover it or mulch it heavy in the winter..oh and my curly parsley comes back every year also😀

[@epicgardening]

Glad to hear this!

[@MrIamnoone]

8b SW Washington State, it rains a lot. Rosemary is thriving. I think it should be dead after watching this video.

[@agracefullife4725]

Just listening to the rain soothed my soul. Great video as always

[@debbieperks882]

I’m in zone 8b. Outside Home Depot in the parking lot on one of the island dividers they have a huge rosemary shrub. So I planted my rosemary bush that has been living in a pot on my front porch for 6 years. It has survived its first winter in the ground. We even had frost twice. And it actually doubled in size in 1 season. I live in Myrtle beach, SC.

[@tatianacordova5354]

Omg golden rain I’m dying 😂😂😂😂

[@jtshannon]

I just subscribed a couple days ago and started a rosemary cutting last night. This is a great video.

[@pennyk1943]

I’ve had three rosemary plants given to me for Christmas at different years. None survived and I followed the directions. My neighbour has one huge rosemary bush, never trims it or fertilizes it, her dogs urinate all over it and it’s thriving. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️☹️

[@epicgardening]

Oh no :( gotta be a soil thing I'm thinking

[@nesh8906]

That hardly seems fair lol

[@darrelldunman3627]

I do nothing to mine either. Granted the dog does urinate on it too. Ten years old.

[@gengoosekhan]

Maybe..just maybe...golden rain is good for Rosemary? Hehehe

[@remediossantos9847]

Thanks for the tip on rosemary growing. I had a hard time cultivating one. You gave me hope to try it again.

[@epicgardening]

Wishing you good luck

[@chrissiecakes101]

hello! I wonder if you could do a quick video on pruning and caring for other herbs like Basil, Mint, oregano, lavender...etc. all those easy herbs :) thank you! i love herbs and you explain things so easily especially on your basil episode! I grew basil cause of you! thank you so much! hope you can consider my suggestion :)

[@joshstevens2026]

Rosemary does EXCELLENT as a perennial in zone 7b. I’m in Concord, NC or the greater Charlotte area and my rosemary is around 7-8 years old. Very little care and it does great in containers as well.

[@sarah4and10]

I would love if you could cover Thyme.

[@rickbailey7183]

I heard scientists are working on a thyme machine... 😉

[@southernfriedkiwi6340]

Here in GA 7b/8a, we have had our rosemary in a pot for five years with no problem at all. I also made rosemary salt from it, but I put the rosemary through the grinder by itself until it was "fine", then added it to a fine salt at a 1-1 ratio. This ratio allows the rosemary to really come through without too much salt ruining the dish. It's rosemary salt, not salty rosemary. 😁The 1-1 ratio works perfectly with steaks, roasted meats and potatoes.

[@GeauxGrow]

I would love to see a fennel or a sage video. Thanks for sharing.

[@epicgardening]

Adding to the list!

[@amiflores3677]

You definitely just made a watersports joke and I respect your courage.

[@deveus1]

Rosemary was like, the only thing I couldn't grow from seed. It just wouldn't grow

[@treehouse9713]

One of my Fave mixes is "pestling" lavender w/salt. A daughter showed me & it's Delish (!) many foods. But best yet is on sliced (& excess 'water' patted-off ) Tomatos . Totally Yummers. Will be doing it w/a variety of herbs for Holiday gifting..

[@Tantrum777]

A nice pan seared steak with butter rosemary and Thyme Yum!

[@epicgardening]

Omg yes

[@jimwilleford6140]

Jamison Moeckel Unhuh!

[@mybeeskneeslavendercottage3759]

I live in Northern cal and rosemary grows everywhere. Love it so much... I didn’t know it was in the mint family, I always lean something new in your videos! How about White Strawberries...

[@eggershatchet2952]

I would like an episode on Mint. Always loved mint in my tea but never knew how to keep it indoors or outdoors.

[@MegaFarkh]

Take a fresh mint cutting, cut all the leaves except the ones on the top. Put it in a glass of water until it roots after that plant it in soil and it will take over the container.

[@pickledjalapeno9482]

@@MegaFarkh Sounds like avocado... I reluctantly pruned mine, but just found out that I did it wrong! Still growing, but looks nothing like it did before! It's thicker, but just starting to see 2/3 leaves... I'm still mourning my little short lived tall avocado plant!!

[@SKITTZ0]

Mint is really, really simple! Put seeds in a container of soil and water and the mint will grow indoors and/or out.

[@Weavus1]

My Rosemary bush has been growing for 2 years outside, so far it's going strong and I'm in PA. The thing was completely covered in snow this year.

[@dada1952]

I have 300 feet of rosemary on my terrace walls. Other than trimming it 4 times a year it is maintenance free. The bees go crazy for the flowers and the birds love it if you let it go to seed a bit.

[@epicgardening]

300ft WOW

[@pong6377]

300 ft Lol

[@sethstewart9704]

Rosemary definitely thrives here in Georgia. My mom's got a legendary bush that's at least 5 years old and almost 5 feet tall.

[@robiahq]

Heh, I've been pampering my rosemary plants with overwatering. I'm determined to get it right this time. Spent too much buying them in pots.

[@thematrix3663]

I am only now growing rosemary but have seen enough comments of people saying do not pamper it. It is okay to not water or fertilize. It thrives on poor treatment.

[@isabellesengupta1035]

Love that you planted it near the garden gate!

[@krisydoman8492]

I always wondered why people around here (Inland Empire of So CA) don’t use rosemary a lot more in their landscaping since it is soooo easy to grow in this area and is so pretty and fragrant. Gets big enough to make a nice small bush or hedge. And is always there to pluck a little piece and have some aromatherapy.

[@epicgardening]

Totally correct - it's used a lot here in San Diego and I love that!

[@marydoogan2486]

And the bees go crazy for it!

[@Level10-x4y]

Great video, love your garden. I got to know you from a Dutch magazine where they did an interview with you. Great channel, absolutely love it!

[@KristeneForest]

I keep trying to keep rosemary inside and it doesnt work well I can get a cutting to live for a year and it will get white mildew once got spider mites. I also didnt know they like being more dry so that is probably my problem they keep dying before they get a good size.

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

Did it get any direct sunlight inside? I used to have a rosemary on my outer window sill and it was doing great (until a new plant gave it powdery mildew, rosmary was the only one I didn't manage to save). But now I have to grow a new rosemary plant inside because I lost the window sill (when replacing my windows), and I'm wondering will it survive inside. It does get some direct sunlight, actually more in winter time, and less in spring and summer because the trees in front of my windows start blooming and being all leafy, making a lot of shade

[@KristeneForest]

@@Adriana.Gabriela problem with mine was white mildew too

[@SarahKate365]

Thanks! I just bought a Rosemary plant at Wegman's. I had no idea how to care for it, but this was super helpful!

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

Rosemary is said to help with memory. Rub a sprig in your hand and inhale. Also, rubbing in hand acts as an antibacterial of sorts. Do your research as I only remember this from reading it somewhere.

[@jimwilleford6140]

Treasuretree Reynolds Delicious as a chicken herb.

[@dylanleeevins]

Great info. Pruning was good to know. I will say that I have rosemary outside in zone 6a and 6b (mid latitude USA), and both act as happy perennials.

[@stokelymarco8042]

Grow plenty of rosemary.... just wanted to be the 1st to view :-)

[@epicgardening]

Appreciate you brother

[@stokelymarco8042]

No problem..u are super knowledgeable and lay it out well

[@randomrachael420]

What type is your favorite to grow? I just learned from this video that there are many types

[@stokelymarco8042]

@@randomrachael420 ... just a couple...but I have lived in several states and always planted Rosemary... right now just a couple of upright breeds: Blue and Gorzilla (a broader leaf version). I plant mine under my oak tree that shelters if from the rain/soggy conditions of South Florida.

[@jessicoombs4986]

Love the kitchen aspect you have been adding! Excellent!

[@carpediem5232]

6:27 You didn't have the thyme? I thought you wanted to make rosemary salt anyway ;)

[@epicgardening]

:p GROANNNN

[@TheTinkerersWife]

A little rain never stops a gardener! I've a bit of a testimonial on the hardiness of Rosemary here in the Pacific NW. In my Portland Oregon garden (8b) I have grown rosemary *technically a sub shrub* for nearly 30 years in an exposed area near the street. My first plant, which I grew from seed, lived 8 years with no protection at all and very little care from me. It died one winter when we had a deeper cold that swept in with desiccating winter winds that we get here once in a while. Those winds freeze dried the needles and it died. Since then I have only had to cover my rosemary plants once or twice and other than that I just make sure the soil where they are planted drains well. To protect from freezing wrap with burlap. and be sure the plant is hydrated. Dry plants die more easily in freezing weather. Many many gardeners grow Rosemary here as a perennial plant, and even some in colder regions at the base of Mt Hood etc.. One reason it does so well here is that we are blessed with what is considered a classic Mediterranean climate. We have almost no measurable rainfall for 3 months beginning July 5th , and Rosemary LOVES, as do sage, thyme and others. We however also have clay based soils, which can be problematic unless they drain well, and mind does thankfully. Below is how I have also created better draining soil using the method Joy Creek Nursery came up with for their gardens. It has become a favorite method of soil amending here. Info on how to is below. TIP on soil prep if someone has heavier clay soil...add 1/4 minus 10 crushed rock, about 2" deep, with 2-3" of compost and dig into the top 6" of soil to help raise the soil level a bit and to enhance drainage. Works like a dream here. There are a lot of newer Rosemary varieties out I noticed.

[@epicgardening]

This is a fantastic comment - thank you so much!