Fondling..and Garden etiquette

This is an interesting discussion, let's expand it..Stepping off paths is
one thing, fondling plants is another.

Scenario: You are touring a garden and see a plant labelled 'Rosemarinus
scentus v. extraordinarius'.  You've read about this plant, have heard that
the leaves have the most subtle and beautiful scent in the whole plant world. 

Now, we know you wouldn't nab a cutting, but would you lean over and pinch
a leaf to smell? Or rub the foliage? Let's assume that just brushing your
hand over the plant won't do it, like it does for most rosemaries...

Plants stimulate senses other than the visual ones, olfactory and tactile
being the next most important. If you are a gardener who truly wants people
to enjoy your garden, how much "fondling" can you tolerate?

Gerry

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