When we breathe in the scent of a flower its as though we are drinking in all the delights of Nature. Its well known that some scents evoke poignant memories and we all have our favouritesand our less favourites! The aromas in a floweror any other part of the plantcome primarily from their essential oils. Some oils help the plants repel predators or protect themselves from disease, others are designed to attract beneficial insectsand humans it seemsoffering valuable rewards in return for pollinationor for growing in your garden. We have chosen three herbs for The Scented Garden with truly delicious smells. Roman chamomile is fresh and fruity, bringing balance and harmony (its different from the German chamomile we usually drink as a herbal tea); lavender is full of summers sweet and relaxing balm; and clary sages sublime delicacy lets our spirit soar. For the optimum perfumers pleasure, enjoy them every day when they are in flower. Species in the collectio