When people think about gardens, the first senses they usually mention are sight—lush green leaves, colourful blooms—and taste—the satisfying flavour of fresh vegetables on the plate. But over the past few weeks, it’s been my sense of smell that’s taken centre stage in the garden. We’re still waiting on the vegetables to catch up after a slow spring, but the aromatic herbs are already bursting with energy. I planted a row of lavender last year, and those plants have developed into solid little lavender “bushes.” In 2022, I planted four damask roses, and they’ve grown considerably—producing a …
