[RoseOfGrace]

I've grown rosemary and other herbs for a while now (maybe 7 or 8 years? I forget). I first bought it from a local park that has an annual herb/flower sale each May, so I knew it was raised/grown locally and was likely to work well in my area (central Ohio). It does go dormant in the winter, but usually comes back just fine in the spring. It is good to cut it back a bit in the spring. Rosemary does get woody - that is normal. When using it fresh, you can cut of the freshest sprigs or use older woody pieces but then slide your hands along the stem to pull off the leaves for use in your recipe. I hope that helps!