I grow basil outside, but have never noticed that scent even after the blooms dry and I strip for seeds. My smeller probably isn't what it used to be!

I left my rosemary 'Arp' outside and we have had the coldest winter in years............probably have lost it. I mulched it heavily but the digger dog laid on the straw and mashed it down pretty flat.

I have a bay tree that comes in, in winter. Also, a rosemary, a sage. I killed most of my lavendar, but am hopeful for the one I left out - not saying what kind of winter we're having, cause I'll jinx it!!! lol.
I have tried to bring basil in come fall, but I think the shock is just too much here. I love having the sage and the rosemary to cook with all winter, not to mention the bay for soups and stews. Oh, I forgot, I have a garlic chive, but it is not very vigorous, with a thyme plant on the side (same thing). Once I start my basil, I do use the pinched back leaves, in early spring.
Now, to the cat urine smell - when my little cat girl was alive, I had to watch large potted plants, cause she'd use them - I had to put rough rocks, tinfoil, whatever, to keep her from 'relieving' herself. lol. I'd rather the basil flowers!!

Nancy.

Wow, Lorna the gal with the green thumb :o), I didn't think you could do that with basil.

I've been using thyme and rosemary (Arp) throughout the winter but mine is out in the garden.

Annette

Annette, I'm 57 years old. I never before thought to bring potted herbs into the house to extend their productivity during winter! Just goes to show that old dogs can learn new tricks. LOL