Gardening in Our Area

Plant fragrances can bring joy, fond memories and honey bees

By LaVERLE McCANDLESS

Contributor

“Fragrant plants are an added joy in happy times and gently remedial when life seems warped and tired.” L. B. Wilder, gardener

Roses have a unique aroma, some very slight, some are about so-so and there are some with a strong aroma. The mid-strength and strong aromatic roses would be great for potpourri. Sweet peas are another with a special scent all their own.

There are many flowers you can identify with your eyes closed by the aroma they have. We cannot forget the lilacs--one whiff of a the scent...