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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...

First Frost Bouquet



We had our first frost of the season last night on the last day of November. Kind of late this year. I went out and cut a few remaining roses to bring inside. It was so cold today with the high only reaching around 45. Dense fog was in place until around noon. I took my walk this morning and only encountered a few people. This afternoon, the sun came out and it didn't feel too cold but I was bundled up to the max. I did more pot moving and rearranged the deck. 

The remaining roses are 'Lady Emma Hamilton', 'Sea Foam', 'Gold Medal', 'Robin Hood' and 'Coral Cove'.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Glad you were able to gather them up before they withered away!

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  2. That is a gorgeous last arrangement of 2024, so good you get to enjoy them. I bet the sun felt nice!

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