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Rosemary trees
Posted by Camaro1967 on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 5:44 PM
Here is actually a gardening post. I have also posted it on another forum. But since I have made such a lot of noise about gardening being eliminated on this forum, I am putting some back.
I was at a Lowes this week, and saw some very cool Rosemary plants in pots, pruned to look like trees. I think it is a Christmas thing, But, they look a lot like the Dwarf Alberta spruce I can't grow in my garden because of lack of light (and water).  But I have a rosemary plant I took from my wife's herb garden and it has been doing fantastic for two years. It overwintered here in southern Delaware last year just fine. 
So, has anyone else seen these and what do you think about using them on a garden layout.
I like them. A little pricey, but what the heck, so is stainless track and Hillman clamps.
Happy Thanksgiving
Paul
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Posted by Coogler Rail Line on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 9:26 PM

Well,

My wife has has a rosemary plant that has gotten very large over the last several years.  We haven't been in the railway busniess very long, but in the herb busniness it seems will require a lot of maintenance to stay into check.

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Posted by SandyR on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 9:30 PM

OK, so it does need pruning...but I use the pruned-off bits when I cook chicken. Tasty!

SandyR 

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Posted by ttrigg on Thursday, November 23, 2006 9:41 AM
Paul;
Keep it trimmed and should look good for several years.  During the growing season be prepared to trim twice a month (as needed).  After about 5~8 years it will start to look a little ragged and you may want to move it and put in a young one. 

Tom Trigg

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