Five Minute Gardening: How to Grow Rosemary with Just One Jug and a Bit of Patience
- Georgina
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
“So many people are really time-poor, but I’m going to show you how you can be a gardener with just five minutes a day.”
Gardening might seem like a luxury hobby, something that needs hours, equipment and a sprawling back garden. But what if all it took was five minutes, a jug of water and a pair of scissors?
If you’re one of the many people who wants to grow plants but feel overwhelmed by time, space or experience, this five minute gardening series is for you. And today, we’re starting with one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to propagate: rosemary.
“How Do You Find the Time?”
…It’s the question every gardener hears.
Whenever I tell people I’m into gardening, I always get the same reaction: “How do you find the time?” I completely understand. Life is busy. But gardening doesn’t have to be a full-time job. In fact, some of the most satisfying and productive gardening tasks take just minutes a day.
What You’ll Need:
For this quick gardening task, you don’t need anything fancy. Just:
A jug or glass (anything that holds water)
A pair of sharp scissors
A rosemary plant (either from your garden or one that you’ve bought from the shops)
Step 1: Take a Cutting
Look for a healthy rosemary stem and cut a 4 - 6 inch piece. I always recommend taking a few extras as not every cutting will root, so having plenty of spares increases your chances of success.
Step 2: Strip and Soak
Remove the leaves from the bottom half of your cutting. Then place the cuttings into your jug or glass of water. Make sure the stripped section is submerged.
Step 3: Wait and Watch
Now, simply wait. Place the jug on a windowsill or somewhere with indirect light. After a few weeks, you’ll notice white roots beginning to form. It’s a small but magical moment.
Step 4: Pot It Up
Once the roots are a few centimetres long, it’s time to plant. Transfer your new rosemary plants into pots with compost, water them in, and let them settle.
That’s It… You’re Gardening!
With this simple act, you’ve taken your first step into gardening. It didn’t take long, it didn’t cost much, and the result is a homegrown herb that smells amazing, adds flavour to meals and just keeps growing.
So next time someone says they don’t have time to garden, send them this guide and tell them: You only need five minutes.
