How to Learn Jasmine Varieties

Jasmine is the common name for a group of flowering shrubs and vines known and loved for their sweet scent. The smell of jasmine triggers beta waves in the brain's frontal lobe which increases alertness, focus, hand-eye coordination and athletic performance. Learn the different varieties of jasmine to correctly select the growth rate, hardiness and scent that's right for you.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Enroll in a higher-education horticultural program to learn about jasmine varieties, their location of origin, growing requirements and scent types. These programs provide a wealth of academic information for the professional grower. One such program is the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture program at Perdue University. Check with your local community college or university for similar horticulture classes.

2. Visit an Internet horticultural extension center and search their database for jasmine varieties. These centers are located all over the country and most have websites that teach about jasmine varieties. Try extension sites such as the one associated with Clemson University.

3. Join a garden club with a special emphasis on jasmine plants. If your city does not have one, start one of your own. Take a look at the various groups like the National Home Gardening Club or the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs.

4. Talk with the experts at your local garden center or nursery. They may have information about local jasmine clubs. If not, they may be a wealth of information about jasmine. Try the smaller, local nurseries before trying the larger chain stores.

Resources

• Check Clemson University's horticultural extension program for information about jasmine varieties.
• Join a local chapter of the National Home Gardening Club.
• Learn about jasmine through the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs.