You can still feel the summer heat as the sun sets. The waning light creates a palette of color in the sky that would make Van Gogh jealous. It’s then that the intoxicating scent of gardenia floats in on the light breeze. It envelopes you. It teases you. It settles into your memory and brings you back to that special time forever etched into your soul. You’re there holding the hand of your first love, and you will never forget that moment. Nothing draws forth a memory like a familiar scent. You remember where you were, what you were doing, and most importantly, who you were with. The gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) has that power. The evergreen with velvet-soft, white flowers captures the summer like no other. The sweet, heavenly aroma travels on the warm summer breezes or lightly inside your home.