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Fragrant Spring Plants

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:03:02 -0700

By Barbra Fairclough

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.

Fragrant Garden Planting Plan

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 21:01:00 -0700

By Kelly Schroeder

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

Hyacinth

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 16:37:21 -0800

GardenWise Online

Nothing beats the fresh spring-like fragrance of a hyacinth in winter. From January to March, find them in all their colours: pink, blue, purple, white and more recently a pale yellow and even red.

Luscious Lilacs

Sat, 01 May 2004 15:17:51 -0700

By David Tarrant

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.

Vanilla Leaf

Sat, 01 May 2004 10:23:51 -0700

By Richard Hebda

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

Wild Mint

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 10:00:59 -0800

By Richard Hebda

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