The American Rose Society's James Gamble Fragrance Award primarily selects hybrid tea roses (including fragrant favorites like Fragrant Cloud, Double Delight, Mr. Lincoln, and Tiffany.) ...

While that all sounds very magical, the fragrance of a rose is actually created by oils of alcohol and sugar in its petals.

Old rose varieties, that is, ones from before 1867, had more fragrance on average than most modern roses, but your event would need to coincide with their shorter (usually spring) bloom period.

Roses are still the best bet for fragrance, but not all of them are equally smell-endowed. Before you plant for fragrance, find out what the "Rose Nose" knows. Skip to Article ...

Look back at gardens full of rose bowers, wisterias and lilacs and you’ll think that earlier generations valued this sensory delight more than we do. But the array of scented plants available to ...

10 'Crimson Glory': As an old garden rose, 'Crimson Glory' features double, velvety red flowers with a rich fragrance. It has a compact growth habit and is known for its exceptional hardiness and ...

How is rosewater made? Rosewater can be made at home by simmering rose petals in water for between 45 minutes to an hour. Once the petals lose their color, rosewater is ready to be cooled.

Cloud yourself in a haze of woody green notes, white florals, heady jasmine or romantic rose with the best new fragrances to hit the market.

Some fragrant plants not only smell good, they look good, too, and are given a featured place in the garden. Gardenia augusta fills this bill perfectly, with its richly perfumed, rose-like spiral ...

MY only wish at this time, gardening friends, is for that rather cold SW wind to ease off. When the wind drops, old JF normally brings in a clear, sunny, still day, so yours truly is hoping JF ...