"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 12:59:54 -0600, ravinwulf
> > wrote:
>
>> I kept a rosemary plant inside for a number of years. They do very
>> well inside if you can provide them with a very brightly lit spot (I
>> grew mine in a west-facing window that recieved full afternoon sun) in
>> a cool (say 60-65F degrees daytime, a little lower at night) room.
>> Also, they need to stay evenly moist; they will die if the watering is
>> off either way (too dry or too wet).
>
> I grow rosemary outside East side of the house (between
> buildings) with a 60-65F daytime average because it can take
> long dry spells! That's the type of climate I live in and
> my rosemary grows in an area of the yard that isn't covered
> by the sprinkling system.
>
> http://www.smithandhawken.com
> Rosemary Hardiness
>
> Question: Can I transplant my Rosemary Topiary to the
> outdoors in my climate?
> -Marcia McCann, Massachusetts
>
> Answer: Since most rosemary plants are only hardy down to
> 30°F (or USDA Zone 8), I wouldn't plant it permanently
> outdoors in Massachusetts. You can grow it outside from late
> spring to early fall, but move it indoors for the winter. To
> keep your rosemary happy inside during the winter, grow it
> in loads of full sun (6-8 hours) and keep it on the dry,
> cool (60°F) side. For more information about rosemary, click
> on Archives to the top right or left of this page, and
> search under "Rosemary."
>
> http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/rosoffarp.htm
> http://hortweb.cas.psu.edu/extension.../rosemary.html
>
> sf
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments
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Thank you both, very much! I'll venture to say that the even
watering/moisture was probably my biggest downfall.

Cyndi