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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The gift that keeps on giving

I am one of those people that use fresh herbs...I love especially rosemary and basil (not together).
Our rosemary plant has been doing really well, so I decided to multiply our plant.
First of all, cut 

some rosemary,
clear the bottom from the leaves 
(about 1/3 down)

 to prevent the leaves from molding under water.
Fill a glass jar with water and put the rosemary in there.
Add a ribbon for some Christmas cheer.
After a few days you will see some sprout roots, add water to the jar as needed.
I will be planting those outside around April...
after the frost is over.
This is a no cost project.
Great as gifts too.

Stay Frugal,
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13 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosDecember 11, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Oh I just love this and I know how wonderful it smells. I just saw the neatest thing this morning. They took the springs of Rosemary and formed a circle, then had fresh veggies, like mini tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower,etc...it looked like a wreath on the plate. How cool is that?!

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  2. Amy of While Wearing HeelsDecember 11, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    That is inspiring...alas I have no green thumb. Every year, my in laws give me a rosemary plant and I sadly always kill it. You make it look so easy. I love having fresh herbs. I wonder what I am doing wrong? If only you were my neighbor.

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  3. Sonny GDecember 11, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    I love that scent. it fills the whole house and actually helps me sleep.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I didn't know one could root it like this!!! Its too cold in our climate for out door growing but I have one inside, I LOVE the smell and taste!thanks so much for sharing this, yours looks great with the burlap and ribbon!

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  5. NanaDianaDecember 11, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I love rosemary-it is my favorite herb...well, I also love tarragon....oh and I guess lavender is an herb....Thanks for the info. xo Diana

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  6. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioDecember 12, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Love this, Daniela! What a sweet and simple gift idea.

    Jeanette

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  7. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Yum, I love fresh herbs and can smell it now! Have you put rosemary in your bread recipe?

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  8. Petie@inspirednesting.comDecember 12, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Great idea for a gift! It smells great and love the look of it in a simple jar with ribbon.

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  9. Sew a Fine SeamDecember 12, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I am SO doing that next year! I like to plant rosemary in my herb garden and I'm going to try this to see if I can have some fresh rosemary for Christmas. Chances are good that I will kill it but I'm gonna try!

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  10. ReviDecember 12, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I've done this with other plants, but didn't know it worked with Rosemary! I love Rosemary...Rosemary bread is a fave.

    -Revi

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  11. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 12, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    I love fresh herbs, I'll try this as I try to make my little window garden. Thanks for the great advice!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  12. KellyDecember 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I love rosemary trees at Christmas time. They are so pretty and smell so good. You're lucky to have your very own for cooking too.

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  13. Cristina GarayDecember 14, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    That's pretty easy! I love rosemary, but I first need to buy a plant, maybe this is the perfect time with so man pretty Christmas rosemary trees at the supermarket!

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