Can You Smell Spring?

 Ahhhh!  The lilacs are blooming.  The lilac perfume is one of my favorite parts of Spring.  This is a dark purple hybrid called Frank Klaeger.  I think I have blogged about that story before.  Sadly, this bush is covered in moss and leaning severely so I do not think it is long for this backyard.  I am enjoying it while I can.

 This is an old fashioned lavender lilac that seems to be impervious to the afflictions of the hybrids.

I do not know what this plant is called.  It was planted here when we bought the house 35 years ago and the bush is HUGE, about 15 feet across and 5 feet tall.  Every Spring it is covered with cascading white blooms that remind me of a bridge's bouquet.
I hope Spring in in the air where you are!

Thinking Spring

We had the beautiful Spring day we have been waiting for here in the PNW.  Three days ago we had snow and today was sunny and perfect for getting a start on cleaning out the flowerbeds.  It felt so good to get outdoors for a change!  We aren't out of the woods yet.  Everyone around here knows we have to get through Spring Break and the Rose Festival before we can start watching for Spring in earnest but give me day like this anytime - I'll take it!