A sprig of rosemary on a pillow

A quiet evening and the scent of rosemary.

In Corfu, in the evening, everything freezes: even the leaves barely move. At this time, I often pick a small sprig of rosemary - not for the kitchen, but for sleeping.

I put it on my pillow, sometimes wrap it in a piece of cotton. The smell is barely noticeable at first, but it wakes up at night - when everything else falls silent. It is not lavender. It is bitter, warm, dry. Like a stone warmed by the sun.

If the branch lies for two or three days, it can be brewed. But it is better to just leave it nearby. Memory also dries out - and smells differently.

📌 Observation: Rosemary can be cut in the evening, when the essential oils have been collected during the day. It does not like moisture, it is better to dry it in a paper bag or hanging upside down. It mixes well with sage and mint.