Thursday, January 7, 2010

Aroma Garden Plans

So, I quit smoking this summer. My wife quit this winter as well.

So, we were discussing how this would/could impact our gardening. We decided on a form of gardening celebration. How to do this? With an aroma garden. I am not sure this is a "real term", but its what we plan to do.

We are going to plant areas of the yard with plants that give off strong, good scents. Scents we can now fully enjoy.

New plants on our mind:

Lavender
Anise Hyssop
Mint
Lemon Balm
Golden Marguerite
Daisies

And the classics:

Basil
Oregano
Rosemary
Thyme
Charantais melons

But it still feels like we are missing something.

Any suggestions?

3 comments:

  1. OOOHH, Lemon balm is my favorite. I'd suggest a lemon verbena in a pot that you can bring inside, it's just wonderful!!!

    Congrats on quitting smoking!

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  2. how about some wild roses Mike? Down here in southern Illinois, there's a red wild rose that is outstanding. When it blooms, it is so super sweet and you can smell it all over the farm. Lemme know if yer interested, you can visit me and I'll show you where you can dig a couple up!

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  3. Sweet Sicily - smells and tastes like anise, very easy to grow, could send seeds if needed, i have several sages that smell lovely too - congrats on quitting - peace for all

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