[ozbushkin]

I have two gardenia bushes right outside my front door (I planted them four years ago when we moved into our home); hence that wonderful perfume fills my home over the festive season.

I also love jasmine but I am not allowed to have too many perfumed plants around as I am asthmatic. Gardenias were the first choice!

How exciting to receive a Christmas card from the White House. What a wonderful keepsake.

[GretchenM]

I have friends who have a jasmine plant outside in a hanging basket. They placed it at the entrance of the walk to their front door, so it's the first thing to hit their visitors as they exit their cars.

I agree, jasmine and gardenias are extra-ordinary. Surely they must have their counterparts in heaven!