Fragrant

Growing Stephanotis Vines: How to Care for Madagascar Jasmine

Growing Stephanotis Vines

The Stephanotis (steh-fuh-NO-tuhs) plant is a woody, climbing vine. Its shiny, leathery, dark leaves grow evergreen, and it can produce fragrant white clusters of flowers throughout the summer.  The name “Stephanotis” is derived from the Greek words Stephanos, which means a crown, and Otis, which means ear. The term refers to the trumpet-like flowers that … Read more

Fun Facts On Nature’s Own Air Deodorizer: Night Blooming Jasmine

nature air deodorizer

I like to think of Cestrum Parqui, night-blooming jasmine, as nature’s own contribution to the air deodorant problem, one that is as effective as any I can purchase in an aerosol can.  Small and insignificant though the individual blooms may be, they will make up for it with a sweet, all-pervading fragrance, so potent that … Read more