What is that smell? Walk around Seattle on a grey winter day and you might find yourself chasing after that scent of spring somewhere in your neighbor’s garden. It might still be cold and wet, but some plants like to bloom during winter and send out some perfume to attract pollinators. Sarcococca (Sweet Box) – (above photo) You may barely notice this evergreen plant’s demure white blooms in winter, but you will definitely smell them, and you will definitely want to lean in closer and smell them again. Viburnum x bodnantense 'Pink Dawn' (Dawn Viburnum) - Most Viburnums like to flower in spring and summer, but not this one. Instead, you’ll notice it in winter when is covered in ... Read More
