Are there any fragrances that don't blend well in the garden?
Fragrance combinations
I was wondering the same thing. I have roses in big pots on the patio and wondered about putting night stocks close to them.
In my yard i notice my roses arnt very fragrant at night so I would imagine the night stock would be the only thing you smell (at night anyway). Mine are not close to each other but I can't imagine it would be a bad scent even if they do blend.
The only scent I don't like togeather is my Meyer lemon mixed with a grape scent from my Texas Mountain Laurel. Im not willing to move either one so I live with it.
That's good to know, Heavinscent. I'll be planting a Meyer lemon soon. Thank you.
It should be very happy in Cali! Where I grew up in Huntington Beach, Ca my Mom and I planted one and it just went crazy! Huge lemons the size of naval oranges. The lemon aid is still the best I ever had. Mine here is alot smaller now lost several limbs in the hurricane. I hope it will get some lemons this year but Im not getting my hopes up :o( I guess theres always next year!
Caren
I hope so. We're quite far north of Huntington, almost to Oregon. I'm working on its spot right now and thinking maybe I should have two, in different places that I think will be warmest in the winter, since I won't be bringing them inside. A comment in the plant files stated it is tender at 32, which means they won't make it here.
We get a freeze come thru every now and then but I put Xmas lights and cover it. It will loose a few tips but nothing too bad. There is a thread running around here somewhere about doing that but I couldnt say where.
Caren
Good thought...I think it was written in the plant files, now that you mention it.
Mine survived 26* in 2004, bloomed in March this year and had a good crop of lemons. I covered it with a quilt the night we had the cold weather.
Thats good to know! Maybe I'll try that next year.
ooo...My baby Meyer's Lemon has itty bitty babies on it. Still in a pot. I'm afraid to transplant it to the ground. My first citrus! I wonder what I'll use it for when it grows up! Hollandaise? Lemon Meringue Pie? Salmon? Tabouli....lemon dreaming... (smiles)
I forgot we are 2006 now, lol. It bloomed in 05 and had lemons. It's blooming again now.
The lemons have so much juice in them. They are very good.
Is one tree enough, or should I plant two? There are only two of us, but I'd like to have enough to share.
At first one tree won't be enough, but they grow fast. In a few years you will have so many lemons you will be giving them to everyone. Is it warm enough there for a persian lime tree?
ooo...lime...I don't know...yum - do they have the same requirements?
Yes, exactly the same.
Then I'm going to have to get one. Thank you for the suggestion.
For more 'savoury' fragrances, I combine basils (regular and purple) in containers that I use for cherry tomatoes, with a couple of garlic chives and thyme plants. Makes the container a one-stop snack station! I was thinking of trying a sage this year for the silvery leaves and pungent aroma and flavour.
BTW, I'm so envious of you folks being able to grow citrus!
Good idea. Is a wine barrel big enough for that combination, andycdn? Thyme is a perennial, isn't it?