EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 14 MIN
Ep 136. Summer Herbal Uses for Rosemary
from The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living · host Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader
Is rosemary just a fall and winter herb? Not anymore. In this episode, we’re exploring all the surprising ways to use rosemary right now—while it’s thriving in the heat and taking over the garden beds. We talk about: Why rosemary thrives in summer (and how to grow it better) What makes rosemary so powerful as an herbal remedy (hello, memory + mood boost) Everyday ways to use rosemary in the summer—from scalp rinses and herbal oils to bug spray and fire starters How to preserve rosemary now so you’ll have it ready for fall cooking and winter remedies Plus, I share some of the rosemary-based DIYs that are already on the blog and a couple new ones going up this week—including rosemary salt and infused oil. If your rosemary plant is bursting at the seams or you’ve just never known what to do with it in the warmer months, this episode is full of inspiration. 🌿 Resources + Links: DIY Herbal Bug Spray Homemade Thieves-Style Herbal Cleaner Decongestant Chest Salve (Vapor Rub Style) 🎧 Listen + Share: If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star written review! It helps more folks find the podcast—and we’re on a mission to hit 100,000 downloads by fall. 💛
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