Sharing these from the front yard.
These beautiful lilacs grow in the front yard, a small but older bush in the far corner.
For some reason I have been forgetting about them, even though I love lilacs.
We have had a break in the rain, with one warm day. Not wanting to sound like I am complaining about the sun, but 60 degrees to 85 degrees is a big jump. Warmer than expected, especially for too much weed pulling! But in the warmth of the sun, and the frustration regarding how many weeds grow, even where food will not...........it was time to take some strong action.
On a sad note, the rhubarb is all but dead. I have cinder blocks and I am going to make a raised bed and transplant those guys. Lots of compost and new dirt, that drains well. I also think the cinder blocks will heat up during the day and add warmth to help with growing. Another experiment to try.
As always, thanks for taking a moment to stop and say hello.
I appreciate your time and your comments.
This post will be shared with:
garden tuesday @ sidewalk shoes
tuesday garden party @ an oregon cottage
cottage flora thursday @ fishtale cottage
key words: garden tuesday, mulch, compost, raspberries, herbs
19 comments:
I am mourning your rhubarb. I was just over reading Laurie's post about the lilacs too. I miss them so much.
I love lilacs too, But wish so much I had straberries and raspberries those are my favorite!
Sorry to read about the rhubarb...:(
such beautiful Lilacs,, lovely tablescape too,, so sad about the rhubarb,, its such a tricky thing to establish, once it does its a crazy fast grower though isn't it.
We just used our first batch of compost, 2 years in the making! I like your idea of just putting the compost out there in the yard. Very convenient.
We had a ton of rain, and the weeds grew like crazy. Now we need the rain, and the weeds are still growing.
Love the lilacs. Ours are finished blooming for the year.
raspberries, now that is something i wish I would have planted. So jealous right now
I just happened here from Brenda's blog; love those lilacs. Really interested in you Hearth and Soul Hop; will have to study this. Not too sure exactly how it works, but will be back.
Rita
Thanks for linking up. I would gladly take some rain for you!
Love your lilacs. Reminds me of childhood.
I miss the lilac bush from my childhood. The leaves are great for making whistles.
You'll have plenty to keep you busy there and that is a great idea about the mulch piles.
Your lilacs are beautiful! Sorry to hear about your rhubarb! Will you start planting a new one soon?
Wish I can plant some raspberries here! Have a nice gardening week, Melynda. Enjoy your glass of iced lemon tea by your comfy spot!
Your garden sounds wonderful. Raspberries and lilacs - what a gorgeous scent is must have!
Oh, your lilacs are gorgeous. I want lilacs.
Love lilacs -- lucky you!
Lilacs ... ahhhhh They are beautiful. Happy Thursday and hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Your lilacs are beautiful, that is something I would love to be able to grow.
Sheila
sorry to hear about your rhubarb...lilacs are very pretty! thanks for sharing over at Cottage Flora Thursday's garden party! xoox, tracie
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