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Foxtail Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Foxtail', the Foxtail Rosemary makes a graceful statement as it cascades over the edge of a terraced bed. This is the only rosemary in the garden since the trailing variety that I had for years was damaged so badly last winter that I took it out. 'Irene' is the rosemary that is no longer with us and I miss seeing it trail down the retaining wall next to the driveway.  I would replace it but another trailer, cotoneaster, is competing heavily for space there.  Rosemary 'Irene' in happier times I have not planted any of the upright rosemary types. I've seen too many that became monstrosities and are impossible to curtail. I do love them though as brushing by that fragrance is such a pleasant sensation. Back to 'Foxtail' - it really has all the same qualities as the others but is much more mild-mannered. It too sulked after last January's freeze and I did have to trim some of it back. It resides in a somewhat protected area o...

White Christmas

Chocolate Banana Bread

Triple Chocolate Buche de Noel (Yule Log)

Camellia "Pink Icicle"

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Almond Toffee

Miscanthus

Oakleaf Hydrangeas

Roses in November

Japanese Maples

Camellia "Snow Flurry"

Carrot and Pineapple Cake

Fall colors

Still hanging on - Euphorbia "Diamond Frost"

"Autumn Blaze" maple

Falling leaves

The Pot Arbor

Irene & Jim Fowler's garden in Greenhill