Fragrant Notes, Dabney's journal, fragrant musings, by distiller dabney rose

2008 Archive
2009 Archive

Fragrant Notes
Dabney's journal

Tigger Melon, an heirloom variety
grown for its fragrance.

3/8/10 AHHHH!!!! THIS time of year!

Sweet, sweet, sweet.

1/24/10 Most Precious is what I call a flower that is going to bloom this time of year. The Prunus mume is starting her song. Also known as 'flowering apricot'; it is a many tiered experience not unlike a rich fruit and pastry dessert dusted with a touch of cinnamon and clove. The beauty of the flowers visually is enough to stop you mid breath.
This past summer someone ran over her so she only has a few branches; dotted with perhaps only 20 fat buds, so I doubt there will be enough to distill. I'll try tincturing.

2/14/10 Or eating! Sprinkled over slices of blood orange I had a most entrancing Valentine Salad!

3/8/10 Unbelievable is what I call these flowers that have bloomed on the twigs for over a month, in the shelter of the greenhouse. Out in the raw winter weather, a blossom may last 3 days! Note to self...mind where you place this one in the new garden!

1/7/10 Laying on the couch inhaling free floating Paperwhite molecules deep into my psyche where perhaps they will germinate into... 0 my! Let's wait and see!