…or, revenge of the jasmine
For the last three summers, I have optimistically bought a jasmine plant for the garden, with the intention of wintering the plant inside. Each summer, the plant has done reasonably well outside, so that every once in a while on a warm summer evening, a lovely waft of jasmine-scented air drifts across the patio. The last two winters, however, have spelled doom for Jasmine.
Apparently, this year I got it right. I brought in this year’s jasmine about three weeks ago. I washed off the pot, gave the plant some water, and gave it a week to get used to its new spot in the living room window before feeding it last weekend.
On Sunday, there were buds all over it, and I was excited.
On Monday, there was an open blossom, and I was thrilled.
On Tuesday, there was a lovely waft of jasmine-scented air from the two or three open blossoms. (Seriously, I walked in the door Tuesday evening and thought suspiciously to myself “what the heck? Why does it smell so good in here? Has someone been cleaning??”) I was ecstatic.
On Wednesday, the plant was in full bloom, and the lovely waft of jasmine-scented air practically knocked me over – in the hallway. An hour after I got home, I was nauseous. By suppertime I was popping Advil for the headache. By 7:30, I made Dr. T. relocate the plant to the guest room, where it will live until it’s finished flowering.
Oh, and now the gardenia is budding…
Well I am glad to know that I can cross Jasmine off my plant wish list! Makes the Glade plug-ins seem to be a nice mellow scent by comparison. Great Blog Maggie, keep up the wry wit.
Well hello!! Long time no see or talk. How’s it going?
Yes, tres long time, eh? I`m doing well,still working in the West Island and not hanging around in bars as much as I used to . 1 significant other, l cat and no spawn of my loins ( probably for the better) and life is good. I see you have been a busy, busy bee and it is just as well. If you hadn`t gotten your name in the Gazette this week I would still be clueless as to your whereabouts. As there can be only one Maggie McDonnell, I knew it had to be you. I see from your photos that Alison is a blushing bride, looking gorgeous as always, good for her! Must go as I am on lunch break, drop me a line if ever you get bored. Take Care. Donna
You give me hope! If not for my jasmine plant of this year, which bloomed once after coming inside and is starting to look, well, a little dead, then for next year’s.
About the (revenge of the Jasmine) Maggie, thanks you for making me laugh so hard…well written and so true….