SPRING

There are no words good enough to describe the smell of this LILAC!

Is there anything in the spring better than this scent??? I say no!

The cool mornings and warm afternoons full of sunshine, they love it!!



Syringa or Lilac to you an me is a strong part of American History. They are very vintage, which I love love love! Thomas Jefferson in 1767 and George Washington in 1785 record a love for the spring blooming shrub, they wrote down the transplanting tips and growing information that the Arnold Arboretum has on file. The collection of Lilac's in this Eastern garden date back to 1806 when the land was purchased. Although Lilac's live in just about every state in out country, they originaly came from Europe and Asia. Walt Whitman , a famous American Poet, even wrote about Lilacs! There are so many varieties and several Lilac festivals in New England and in Washington State, I can't imagine the amazing scent of walking around in a Lilac Festival!!!

Go find some Lilacs, have a great big sniff, and smile!! It's Spring!