"I plant rosemary all over the garden, so pleasant is it to know that at every few steps one may draw the kindly...

"I plant rosemary all over the garden, so pleasant is it to know that at every few steps one may draw the kindly branchlets through one's hand, and have the enjoyment of their incomparable incense; and I grow it against walls, so that the sun may draw out its inexhaustible sweetness to greet me as I pass"
Gertrude Jekyll

Originally shared by Jon “the chef” Hole

Rosemary my Queen of the herbs "Where Rosemary flourishes, the Woman rules" and in England it was believed that rosemary could not grow in the garden of the home unless the mistress was the master.

Carrying a twig protects from the evil eye.

Is believed to attract faerie and good energies.
Rosemary in twigs hung over cradles prevented faeries from stealing infants.

A man who is indifferent to the fragrance of rosemary is unable to give true love to a woman and those who smell rosemary frequently will retain their youth.
( I got my head in it ;)

Place rosemary under your pillow to help you to remember your dreams and to keep away nightmares and other unwanted nighttime visitations.

If you haven't chosen a mate yet and have several to think about, name a pot for each one and plant rosemary in each pot.
The one that grows the fastest and strongest is your best choice.
If you don't have any options, make a poppet of yourself and stuff it with rosemary to attract a lover to you.
You can also do this to attract healing energy.

Wear Rosemary oil on those occasions that you want to make a lasting impression.

Scientific evidence suggests that rosemary does in fact stimulate the memory centers of the brain.
So use a sprig of rosemary as a book-marker and wear rosemary oil when studying and on test day to help you remember what you need to know.