For our spring and our summer are gone by, and they will never be seen on earth again save in memory.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
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one flower, one week
How to Propagate Rosemary
Rosemary is a disease preventing and health promoting herb, rich in vitamins A, B, C, folic acid and iron. With all these benefits, rosemary is a great addition to your kitchen garden and easy to propagate from an established plant. Spring is the best time for propagation as your plant is actively growing.
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| the mother plant Munger Place, Dallas, Texas |
Trim 4-5 inch cuttings from the new growth of your established plant. (If you don’t have an established plant, feel free to take some of mine…) Make angled cuts to allow more surface area for rooting.
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| cutting from new growth |
Remove the leaves from the bottom half of each cutting. (Reserve these discarded leaves for roasted potatoes…Recipe below.)
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| remove bottom leaves before planting |
Plant cuttings in a mixture of seed starting potting soil (a combination of fine textured compost and sand). Make sure your pots have drainage holes.
Place in a sunny spot away from drafts. In Dallas, the plants can already be moved outside. In cooler climates, a sunny windowsill is best until the chance of a freeze has passed.
Water well with root stimulator mixed with the water. Water frequently but do not overwater.
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| water mixed with root stimulator |
Depending upon the variety, the rosemary should root within 1-2 months.
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| May 5… |
One month later, my cuttings have rooted and doubled in size. In June, I plan to transplant them into my Fayetteville yard…✿
Easy Rosemary Potatoes
1 1/2 pounds small white or red-skinned potatoes
1/8 cup olive oil
3 cloves chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons minced rosemary
Halve or quarter the potatoes. Toss with the remaining ingredients. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees (approximately 45 minutes) until brown and crispy, turning once. Serves 4.
Happy Gardening, Happy Eating!
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Papaya-Cilantro Smoothie
In Texas, we love our cilantro. In everything.
This smoothie is lactose-free, gluten-free and vitamin-loaded! The hint of cilantro provides a refreshing clean taste.
Papaya-Cilantro Smoothie
1 cup frozen cubed papaya
1/2 cup frozen banana
1/2 cubed watermelon (I used fresh)
1/2 cup fat free Lactaid milk (more if too thick)
handful of cilantro (approximately 2 Tablespoons)
1 teaspoon zip code honey
Blend.
That’s it!
Health benefits of cilantro (known as coriander in Asia):
- Rich in antioxidant polyphenolic flavonoids and essential volatile oils;
- High in dietary fiber which helps reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels;
- Rich in several vital vitamins including folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, beta carotene, vitamins A, K and C; and,
- Good source of minerals such as potassium, calcium, manganese, iron and magnesium.
Zip code honey:
Local honey from your zip code will aid in seasonal allergy relief. Honey is a natural immunity builder used to remedy ailments such as cuts and burns, hangovers, sore throats, and sleeplessness.
I buy local North Texas honey from Bee True Products. Search the Local Harvest website for sustainably grown produce in your area, including honey.
Delicious. The honey and the smoothie.
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