How does a whiff of garden fragrance sound right now -- a virtual noseful from an unexpected source: vines and climbers? It includes some headlines in the world of plant breeding -- new super-fragrant clematis with colorful, showy flowers. Vine expert Dan Long suggests these, and more, from passion flowers and honeysuckles to jasmine cousins and more, plus a chance to win some for your garden. Start here. 

miss these timely stories?

• The March garden chores: It's a real if-and-when list this month, because here, at least, the weather isn't cooperating with the outdoor stuff -- yet!
• Prevent stretched, spindly seedlings with these startling tips from a Cornell plant physiologist.