Over the years, I’ve overwintered rosemary indoors with about a 75 per cent success rate. My track record improved once I learned that this herb doesn’t like to dry out when grown indoors, which seems counter-intuitive given that Salvia rosmarinus is native to dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean.
A touch of formality is not out of place in most gardens. Trimmed cones and spheres of foliage — classic topiary — are especially suited to containers.
Using herbs you’ve harvested and preserved is a good way to keep the memory of summer alive. There are a number of ways to preserve herbs for the winter.
Overwintering rosemary indoors can be a challenge, but there are ways that you can enjoy this Mediterranean herb year-round.
When I bring my rosemary plants into the house for the winter, they get a powdery mildew that kills new growth. How do I treat this?