Fragrance Garden Delights
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Posted by Angela England Sep 4, 2007 |
It is a common routine in our family. "We" go browsing through a garden center or nursery - at least that's what we tell people. In actuallity, while I skip with delight from row to row smelling, feeling and laughing; my husband stands nearby with the kids looking on in mild amusement. Or he cruises slowly down the aisles confidant in knowing I'll catch up to him on my next lap.
This particular occasion I brought back a gorgeous, hybrid tea rose with flaming red flowers. I talked about planting it hear the patio at the end of the steps. He leaned over, sniffed at the roses and then shook his head. "There's just something wrong about a rose that doesn't smell good" came his dismissal.
And in a lot of ways, he is right. A plant without some sort of scent seems almost incomplete.
As a result of his comment I've put together a series of articles for gardeners who feel, as my husband does, that flowers should "smell good". Fragrant annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, vines, and ground covers can all come together to create a complete and scent-filled garden that will not only look amazing, but "smell good" too.