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   RalphBarker | Dec 18, 2009 09:44am | #1

   Wouldn't the size of the
   Wouldn't the size of the Rosemary tree depend on how much thyme you gave it to grow? ;-)

   Although I've never heard of Rosemary wood, I'm not a wood expert. It may, however, be a local/regional common name for some other species.

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   NietzschesMustache | Dec 18, 2009 07:57pm | #5

   "It may, however, be a local/regional common name for some other species."

   I was wondering the same thing. Since the carol is from Merrie Olde Englande, I was hoping that someone from MOE would weigh in.

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   Eef | Dec 18, 2009 02:16pm | #2

   hey n.m.,

   the stuff grows all over the place here. i have had, at times, cause to clear it as brush. some branches are three to four inches in diameter. i have only seen it green and the wood is very light in color.

   i don't know about anyone else, but i am just sort of babbling my way around this new forum, trying to learn and grow accustomed to it...

   eef

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   RalphBarker | Dec 18, 2009 07:06pm | #3

   Interesting. A 3-4 inch branch might be large enough stock from which to turn a cup. But, not big enough to ge ME to go "wassailing" in the snow. ;-)

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   Eef | Dec 18, 2009 08:31pm | #6

   hello again ralph.

   the last time i went a'wassailing, while sporting a brimming cup, the police let me off with a warning.

   eef

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   NietzschesMustache | Dec 18, 2009 07:55pm | #4

   That's a big rosemary bush.
   That's a big rosemary bush. Four inches might be enough to get creative with.

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   Eef | Dec 18, 2009 08:37pm | #7

   nietz,

   yeah, they do get that big. lots of sun and water helps. not sure, but i think there are a couple varieties of it here-abouts. the bush type, which i've described and a smaller one which gets planted where wall meets dirt and is expected to cascade in a decorative manner. both smell heavenly and may be used culinarily. (that might not be a word)

   eef