Rosemary is a symbol for remembrance, but it could just as easily symbolize independence. I lived in a house with rosemary in the backyard that was never watered yet thrived. Rosemary will take over any living space, so it is best planted in its own container with well drained soil or in a patch of ground. Plant near carrots and it will deter pesky carrot flies. Similar to basil, rosemary likes a good trim now and then, but be careful as rosemary can be prickly to handle. Rosemary does well in all seasons here in the southwest.
I re-purposed an empty spice jar by filling it with dried rosemary from the garden. Like thyme, rosemary can be dried by placing it on a baking sheet and left overnight in the oven.
Characteristics: Low maintenance; Takes over any space; Prefers well drained soil; Likes a haircut
Water: Needs very little
Sun: Loves sun or shade (really, it will grow anywhere)
Companions: Cabbage; Beans; Carrot (deters carrot flies); Sage
Enemies: None