Nothing grand,

Or I should say that most people would not consider it to be grand,

Nevertheless, I have a dream, and that is to grow rosemary.

“Rosemary as in the herb?” asks my friend.

“Yes, that rosemary,” I respond.

“Do you cook with rosemary?” she asks.

“No, except maybe to place a sprig or two on the smashed red potatoes I occasionally make.”

“How often do you make the potatoes?”

“Once or twice a year,”

“Then why do you want to grow rosemary?

“You can buy it at the store, without all that work.”

“Yea, why rosemary,” she asks as if I am wasting time.

“I like the way the rosemary leaves spread.

I remember once when I was in my friend’s garden and I faintly brush against its leaves, the air scented- earthy and woody,

Its perky leaves,

reminds me of a mini-evergreen shrub.

I like its hardiness,” I said

“Yes, I have heard a few good things about rosemary,” she said.

“To know it is there when I need it,

And it is a plant in my garden too would be great.

I love gardens, and a garden full of herbs is even better.

Mint is there, basil is growing,

Chives are sprouting, and just one more will make my herb garden full, and I am sure I find more use for rosemary when I start growing it.” I added.

“My friend, that is a good summer dream.  when are you going to get started?” she asks.

“Why not now?” I reply.

Note: There are places you can get rosemary seeds or rosemary starters from your local grocery store or your garden store.

Garden places to get rosemary seeds or plants in the Seattle area: