Sweet Carolina Jasmine
Posted by Ocracoke Islander at 5/26/2008 10:49 AM and is filed under uncategorized 
Carolina Jasmine
The front porch of the office I work in is covered with Carolina Jasmine. The arch at the beginning of the walkway is also covered with it. Most of the year it is simply a green, leafy vine that covers the arch and the porch rails and looks nice. But for about a month each year, usually in May, the Jasmine is in bloom. Not only is it beautiful but the smell is absolutely fantastic! It makes the walk into the office very pleasant. When you walk through the arch the smell envelopes you and holds you until you get in the door. It is a soothing aroma and it always makes me smile.
Carolina Jasmine does very well on Ocracoke. There are many beautiful plants and flowers that do well here. Oleander, lantana, verbena, Joe-bells, rosemary, clematis, ruellia and many more. I love to garden and am always checking out homes and businesses for new and creative ideas. When you visit Ocracoke try to enjoy the beauty of nature and ignore the crowds. The beaches aren't the only natural attraction on Ocracoke.
Clematis
Rosemary
Oleander
Your photos captured just a few of Ocracoke's beauties and are wonderful. We just returned from 2 fabulous weeks in OI and are already looking forward to our next visit. We love OI and have been vacationing there for many years. We love the island and have made many friends there.....if we could make it our home, we would. The beauty of OI lives in our hearts all year and warms our hearts on long cold winter days at home. Your website is our lifeline to OI and helps with the longing. Thank you so very much for all your updates and photos. Our son plans to marry next May on the beach of OI and each year we celebrate our anniversary on the island.....this year it was our 32nd! Thank you for all your work to keep everyone informed about OI happenings, it means so much to many.
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Love the jasmine!!! The smell is so soothing-when things get crazy in the rental office, I know I can just walk over and get some aromatherapy!!
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