Saturday, April 2, 2011

April Lilacs

Here are this years first lilac cuttings. I have two bushes, only one blooms and the fragrance permeates the entire 1 1/4 acre we live on. My house smells like a lilac forest if there were such a thing.


I started two bushes with root cuttings from a neighbor`s plant about five years ago. She was moving and those cuttings are one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received. A simple gift from the heart is far more precious to me than diamonds or gold.

Have a wonderful weekend my friends!
Catherine
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Oh My.... My Lilacs haven't even "thought" about forming buds yet!! We had snow flurries today for heaven's sake!!
    Have a Peaceful Evening!
    Marilyn

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  2. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    wow..didn't know lilacs grew in the desert..wondering if they'd grow here..our climate is alot like yours..interesting..

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  3. CatherineApril 3, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Hi Dani,

    Water and partial sun worked for us. They are on the north side of the house, having shade in the late afternoon, away from the hottest south and west sides during summer.

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  4. Nancy McCarrollApril 6, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    So happy lilacs are keeping you company this week. We won't have them for another month, probably. We are still having cool weather in CO.

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  5. shirleyApril 9, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Your lilacs are absolutely beautiful. Pity they are finished with the last snowfall.

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  6. CatherineApril 10, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Shirley,

    I was able to pick one last bouquet. Not the prettiest but they smell good.

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