.Lilac Lane Cottage: It won't be long now!

Monday, April 12, 2010

It won't be long now!

I have been waiting for nearly a year to see the lilac groves on our farm bloom. Last year we moved to the property around the middle of June ...too late to see any lilacs in bloom plus we had a deep freeze in early spring that killed most of the lilac and fruit tree blossoms. As a result there were really no lilac blossoms for the former owners to enjoy before they moved and certainly NO fruit after we moved in. This year however the fruit tree's are COVERED in blossoms and best of all for me....the lilac bushes have exceeded my expectations and are absolutely bursting with blossoms about to open. For the last two days I have been watching the groves carefully and have noticed that some of the buds are starting to open...I'm THRILLED! I even stuck my nose close and OH MY....the aroma is wonderful...if I could just bottle it up I'd be very happy. I can just imagine what it will be like when the whole grove to the south and west of us is in full bloom...I can't wait!!!

9 comments:

Pondside said...: There's a lilac outside the dining room window - and the best thing is to have the window open in the morning, just as the warm sun hits those blossoms - heaven on a branch!; April 12, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Melissa Price said...: Oh, Maura! I'm so jealous! You are gonna be in heaven with all those blooms. I can only imagine how good it's going to smell. :) Melissa; April 12, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Beatnheart said...: Oh Darling!!! how I envy you...I want to be there so badly...Lilacs to me, old country lilacs, ones that have been planted so long ago are heaven sent....you are so lucky really and truly...What kind of fruit??? I wanna live on that farm too!!! Too bad blogs don't have smell a vison...Lots of love sweet angel...Cynthia; April 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Deb said...: Lucky you. I have 3 at the front of my house and I really enjoy them. You will be in lilac heaven. I just love the little chick on your blog (Spring) They are just the sweetest little things....well, next to kittens. :) Hugs Deb; April 12, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Millie said...: What a way to build the anticipation. I can almost smell them from here, and I can hardly wait to see the beautiful pictures you will take to share when they are fully blossoming.; April 12, 2010 at 5:55 PM
~from my front porch in the mountains~ said...: My Nana had huge lilac bushes surrounding her entire back yard. I remember playing out there when they were in bloom, and the whole yard smelled heavenly :)

Yes, lucky you!!!

xo, misha; April 12, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Janean said...: your lilacs are a little ahead of ours. can't wait to see them and smell their fabulous scent!!!!!!!; April 12, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...: Oh my goodness! Be sure and keep us posted with photo's as the blooms come along. In Oregon our front porch was covered with lilacs when I was a child...and I have wanted some ever since. It looks like you are going to have them in abundance! I will just have to enjoy yours! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!; April 12, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Catherine said...: it will be beautiful and it will smell nice. your lucky!have a nice day! giveaway tonight on my blog!!! hugs catherine; April 13, 2010 at 2:05 AM