Marylyn, I've never had weevils, but I keep it in my cupboards to deter pantry moths. It really helps - it seems like they can't smell to find their food sources, or else they just hate it so much that they leave the cabinets. When I do a major pruning, I will put the branches around my Brassicas in the garden to confuse the Cabbage Whites. I guess it's a good all-around pest deterrent! I wonder what else it works for?
I grow my Rosemary in the ground, and it is now about as big as my car (though I do drive a small car
) after five years. You'll need to bring it during the winter in Maine, so won't get so big. Rosemary has a long taproot, so use a deep pot, and make sure the soil is well-draining. A lot of people kill Rosemary with love, so make sure you're not watering it until the soil is really good and dry, especially in winter.
Even in my humid climate, Rosemary will dry with little effort. I just set the cut branches out on the counter for a few days, then I can run my hand along them to remove the leaves into a container. Hanging from the rafters is another option.
I don't eat meat, but I hear it's popular on chicken and lamb. I love it on potatoes, sweet potatoes, and winter squash, either separately, or sometimes I'll chop up all three on a baking sheet with some olive oil, rosemary, and a bit of salt and roast until the potatoes are a bit crispy and the squash is tender. It also pairs well with white cheeses, so sometimes I'll make a "gourmet" mac n cheese by mixing pasta with a cream sauce, rosemary, and some Gouda or Swiss.
