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Rosemary: It makes good scents

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini
Published January 23, 2014 at 9:12 AM CST
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 Rosemary is one of the most versatile herbs as it plays roles in the kitchen, bath, or medicine chest.  The tangy scent and fresh green needles give the smell and appearance of evergreens. It has proven itself to have antibacterial properties and has been used to fight diseases from medieval times to the present day.  It has a colorful history, being a part of both ancient Greek mythology and the background of Christianity.  This tender perennial can grow on the High Plains, but it needs protection from winter weather.
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Skip Mancini
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
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