In this podcast, you’ll hear from these U.C. Sacramento County Master Gardeners and their favorite aromatic plants:
Collete Armao - Scented Geraniums
Dan Vierria - the Tuberose
Kathy Hellesen - Lemon Verbena
Greta Lacin - Sage (Salvia), especially sages for cooking
Teri Van Airsdale - the banana shrub (Magnolia figo)
And bonus audio - an interview with Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk about her 10 most favorite fragrant roses, including
Julia Child
Firefighter
Francis Meilland
Memorial Day
Pope John Paul II
Secret
Princess Alexandra of Kent
Mr. Lincoln
Double Delight
Beverly
Falling in Love
Golden Celebration
Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.
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Pictured: Magnolia figo (banana shrub) 'Port Wine'
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