Lilac garden

Happy weekend! I hope you enjoy a beautiful weekend. Not sure what your weather is like but here on the Island (PEI) it is staying cool and rainy for the most part and I am looking forward to better weather soon...I hope! In the meantime though the garden is coming along and I see lots of flower buds on our lilac bushes so good things are happening. So, while I wait I enjoyed a look back at some photos I took in previous years of our garden lilacs. Lilacs in our garden Pretty lilacs and…

Their pastel blooms last only a few fleeting weeks each year. But when you bury your face in a sweet-smelling bunch … bliss. The smell of springtime could hardly be lovelier-or easier to grow.

Make your backyard even more inviting with one of these pretty DIY water feature ideas! This list includes unique water fountains, birdbaths, ponds, and more.

Plant a lilac hedge for garden privacy and beauty! Growing lilacs in a hedge creates a living wall that is both beautiful and purposeful.

The lilacs in both SD and Iowa were beautiful. They grow not only in yards but along highways and in woods.

Are you looking for some plants to add next to the lilacs in your garden this season? There are actually a number of different plants that will pair quite well with lilacs! In this article, our certified master gardener goes over her favorite plants to stick next to your lilacs this season! Come take a look!

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Hello everyone, One of my favorite times in the garden is early morning especially on a misty morn like we had a couple of days ago. The Preston Lilacs are in full bloom now and I love them. In the background there is a Purple Pavement rose and nepeta.. If you look closely you can see the pond and the chairs on the dock. A closer look at the mist coming off the pond. Maybe you would like to sit for awhile before touring the garden. We are working on a new project.... a pergola in the center…