Friday, May 4, 2012
The Scent is Intoxicating!
Probably one of my most favorite blooms of the spring is the Lilac. It definitely has the most amazing scent. I had rescued this Lilac bush from a backyard in Brooklyn 2 years ago. I had read on Freecycle that a homeowner was re-landscaping their backyard and they didn't want to trash the living Lilac bush so they listed it on Freecycle for anyone to dig up and take home with them. So I went there to rescue it. The first year after I had replanted to bush, we only got 3 blooms. But this year, the Lilac has provided us with lots of blooms to enjoy. There are over a dozen blooming flower heads this year. I could not be happier!!
Miss Lilac must be happy planted in this spot. I just loving walking passed this bush, the scent is so fragrant!
Another view of how well it's doing. I am so happy to have given this Lilac bush a second life.
I snipped a few blooms to bring inside to enjoy. Definitely tops my list of favorite flowers!! What flowers are you enjoying this spring?
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My lilacs have yet to open and I am counting the days. I am a fan of lilacs too and can't imagine a spring garden without them. I have several varieties, but my favourite is probably the old fashioned, common lilac. You can't beat a classic!
ReplyDeleteLilacs don't do well down here in MS.
ReplyDeleteBut, my roses are showing out right now.
I love lilacs too - don't think there's one nearby that I'm able to sniff. I did enjoy a mahonia this winter (never knew about the fragrant flowers until I got a dog and had to walk him in the cold!). There's also tons of honeysuckle that I love b/c it takes me back to childhood in a second flat.
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