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ElMariE DE BruynCell: 082 562 2343 herbs-aplenty@iafrica.comAT THE KITCHEN TABLE 21: SummerrOSEMary FOr rEMEMBranCERosemary is one of the best herbs around - we all know its culinary uses - with lamb, chicken, tomatoes, potatoes . . . and thefact that they are such thankful plants in the garden – a little love and attention and your rosemary bushes will thrive.1. HISTORYThe name rosemary is derived from the Latin "rosmarinus officinalis"; "ros", meaning dew, and "marinus", meaning sea - probably stem- ming from the fact that the rosemary bush is native to the seaside regions of North Africa and the Mediterranean. One of its common names "dew of the sea", is a likely reference toPhotographyIn the early 1980s, Dr Georgala realised the impact of images in conveying messages. We made a concerted effort to build up a "photo library" of pests and natural enemies and even produced some information videos. With the arrival of digital cameras I was of- ten requested to obtain photos of insects for various presentations. Digital cameras have enabled me to build up and update the li-A photo of the Citrus psylla adult female.the shimmering blue flowers that cover the rosemary bush in season.The history of rosemary covers thou- sands of years. A story steeped in the myth and tradition of many a varied civilization. Hellenistic and Roman gardens almost al- ways contained rosemary bushes. Moreover, rosemary was believed to grow only in the gardens of the righteous and protected one from evil spirits.Brought to Britain with the Roman ar- mies, rosemary over the centuries has spread its influence through Europe and eventually to the New World.Students in ancient Greece wore garlandsbrary of digital photos of most of the insects and mites found on citrus.Tools of the tradeWorking with insects and mites often re- quires specialised apparatus not always avail- able “off the shelf”. Equipment for collecting, observing and rearing must either be built from available plans or custom designed and built for the purpose. This aspect of entomo- logical research, not always appreciated by “outsiders”, has caused many to comment that "your laboratory looks more like a work- shop than a lab".The past 40 years in the citrus industry have been memorable to me for many reasons. My colleagues, both past and present, have all contributed to my knowledge and under- standing. I am ever grateful to an industryof rosemary around their necks, or braided it into their hair to improve their memory dur- ing exams. Others would place it in their pil- low the nightbefore to enhanceCONTINUED ON PAGE 78that has endured turbulent times and ena- bled me to survive. I have enjoyed the oc- casional opportunities to follow the interests that have fascinated me from my youth.Dr Carel Buitendag: lateral thinker, scientist, electrician, mechanic, musician and more.SA FRUIT JOURNAL 77 FEB | MARCH 2015