My aunt had a lilac hedge around their front garden. Absolutely lovely. I don't know why my parents didn't do the same, but they didn't. I have a lovely miniature lilac in a pot on the patio which (bless it) continues to bloom, although I'm sure it has outgrown its home years ago. The blooms have just died off now. Always sorry to see the end of its blooming season.
I love lilacs too. We had a beautiful one that had grown into a tree, that sadly came down in a storm a couple of years ago. However, thankfully there's one growing somewhat wildly further down the garden to make up for it. I'd love to grow a pink one someday though.
Lilacs,the scent is beyond divine. Since a small child, this scent always meant one thing, Spring has sprung. But speaking of favorite flower scents, my love is a simple carnation. Most women love roses, I love the scent of a nice big carnation, there’s nothing like this subtle scent…
Ooh yes, I do love a carnation too, always make a point of having a sniff when I'm near one. Also, the blooms are so intricate and therefore of great interest. I feel the need to go buy myself a bunch now.😁💐
Oh Daisy, what an absolutely wonderful story. I share your love for lilacs and their heady fragrance. So short lived though! Maybe that's why we cherish them all the more. For me they also bring back memories. Although we had no lilacs at our childhood home, there were loads of them lining the road that took us to my aunt's house. The scent of lilacs brings me back to those days, with memories of trips to Aunt Charlotte's--bittersweet memories.
Thank you Frances. I think you are right, their short-lived blooms makes them even more special. Their distinctive smell evokes powerful memories, I hope you have relished those memories today.
We had a massive lilac at the old house, and yes, it was intoxicating, the only word to describe the fragrance. I planted a small one here last year but it hasn't survived. I expect I'll try again, I miss the scent so much.
My aunt had a lilac hedge around their front garden. Absolutely lovely. I don't know why my parents didn't do the same, but they didn't. I have a lovely miniature lilac in a pot on the patio which (bless it) continues to bloom, although I'm sure it has outgrown its home years ago. The blooms have just died off now. Always sorry to see the end of its blooming season.
I would love a lilac hedge, I bet is smells wonderful. Thank you for the restack, forever grateful 🙏❤️
I love lilacs too. We had a beautiful one that had grown into a tree, that sadly came down in a storm a couple of years ago. However, thankfully there's one growing somewhat wildly further down the garden to make up for it. I'd love to grow a pink one someday though.
Pink lilacs are lovely. I'm trying to propogate mine this year. It is always sad when we lose a plant that we have watched over the years.
Lilacs,the scent is beyond divine. Since a small child, this scent always meant one thing, Spring has sprung. But speaking of favorite flower scents, my love is a simple carnation. Most women love roses, I love the scent of a nice big carnation, there’s nothing like this subtle scent…
Ooh yes, I do love a carnation too, always make a point of having a sniff when I'm near one. Also, the blooms are so intricate and therefore of great interest. I feel the need to go buy myself a bunch now.😁💐
Me too
Oh Daisy, what an absolutely wonderful story. I share your love for lilacs and their heady fragrance. So short lived though! Maybe that's why we cherish them all the more. For me they also bring back memories. Although we had no lilacs at our childhood home, there were loads of them lining the road that took us to my aunt's house. The scent of lilacs brings me back to those days, with memories of trips to Aunt Charlotte's--bittersweet memories.
Thank you Frances. I think you are right, their short-lived blooms makes them even more special. Their distinctive smell evokes powerful memories, I hope you have relished those memories today.
We had a massive lilac at the old house, and yes, it was intoxicating, the only word to describe the fragrance. I planted a small one here last year but it hasn't survived. I expect I'll try again, I miss the scent so much.