Fragrant Spring Plants

Late-winter and early-spring bloomers are among the most fragrant plants in the garden. Hamamelis mollis (zone 5), for example, offers the headiest scent of the Chinese witch hazels. It begins blooming during cooler winter and spring days, and offers a visual delight when spring is still only on the verge of bursting out. more...

Fragrant Garden Planting Plan

Here's a garden to plant before the first hard frost or this coming spring to fill your summer with unforgettable scents. more...

Luscious Lilacs

Heavenly scent and gorgeous abundant blooms combine to make this group of hardy trees and shrubs an enduring favourite in B.C. gardens of all sizes. more...

Vanilla Leaf

Intriguing texture, colour and a pleasing vanilla-like scent make this striking native perennial a welcome choice for coastal gardens. more...

Wild Mint

Bring home the wonderfully refreshing scent of this useful native perennial and enjoy its easy-to-grow beauty, too. more...