Lilacs in June
Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors
Lilacs in June are a beautiful thing.
Yesterday, I was doing work in my home office upstairs. Cameron was outside working on the tractor.
Suddenly, the screen door banged downstairs. Cameron yelled into the house at a high-decibel, “Laura-Jane, come here, quickly!!!!”
I hopped out of my chair and bounded down the stairs, picturing a severed finger or something equally egregious.
I got within eye-sight of Cameron, and his eyes were twinkling.
“Stand right here, just outside, on the steps,” he said. “Can you smell them?” Cameron asked.
“What am I supposed to be smelling..?” I asked, my hand still on the screen door.
But suddenly the smell hit me.
I was twenty-five feet away from the lilac bush, but there was no mistaking the smell.
Lilacs.
Lilacs in June are a beautiful thing. Soon enough they’ll be gone, and I wouldn’t even have known what I’d missed–had it not been for an unexpected yell in the middle of the day.
Having someone who knows when and where to rub your nose in the good stuff is one more reason why I bother.
Lilacs in June are a beautiful thing.
Meg S.
Jun 8th, 2009
I love lilacs, Laura-Jane! We have a bush/tree(?) in our side yard and I love the smell – it is wonderful! It looks like you guys have a huge bush/tree in your yard as well. Rochester is known for their lilacs and we go to the festival (www.lilacfestival.com) each year here as well – there are tons of trees and the colors and scents amaze me every time. Enjoy them – I hope that they last a good couple of weeks for you two enjoy!
Kerry
Jun 9th, 2009
I miss my lilac bush. I had planted one at my old house and just before we moved it was in bud and ready to blossom for the first time. I never did get to see it bloom!
I really need to plant one here so I can enjoy it for years to come.
Natalie
Jun 9th, 2009
Oh I LOVE lilacs. I have a whole pile o’ lilacs outside my office window here at the farm. The flowers have just finished and I miss them already!
Rain
Jun 9th, 2009
Hi Laura-Jane! The lilacs are pretty! I have a lilac tree out front, but it still hasn’t bloomed…it’s been on the verge for so long now, just tiny little red buds…our weather has been so cold and rainy lately, I’ll have to keep an eye out every day because I have the feeling it’ll be quick! Take care!
Steve Boyko
Jun 9th, 2009
Yesterday, I walked past a big lilac bush near the public library here in Fredericton. I had to walk back and take a moment to take in the scent.
Laura-Jane - Whimfield
Jun 9th, 2009
I was just out for a quick drive and noted all the lilac bushes in bloom along the route into Montague. They’re everywhere and looking as divine as ever.
Freda
Jun 9th, 2009
Yes, lilacs in bloom are indeed a wonderful thing. Love them, we have about 10 edging the back of our yard, but they bloom so early(March or April) here in Arkansas. Enjoy them while you can. You have the old-fashioned kind and have such a sweet aroma. What a wonderful old bush you have.
About 6-8 weeks after blooms have all died back, you will want to go in and do a little pruning and you will have a bigger show next summer. Wait to long and you will nip off the buds that will be setting forth for next year.
Unfortunately that is what my hubby does, waits to long and I do not have a great show but still fantastic.
Vicki
Jun 10th, 2009
Growing up we had two beautiful lilac trees in our yard. Was never allowed to bring them in the house as my mom was superstitious.
Paul
Jun 10th, 2009
I just copied and pasted this from your pervoius post, I somehow missed this one. I wasn’t sure if you go back and read past comments.
I just finished reading your blog from start to finish. This is the first and only blog I’ve ever read. My wife found it on the PEIinfo blog, (which she reads daily) and showed it to me and I was hooked instantly.
My mother & I are from Quebec and my farther is from Abram Village, PEI, we immigrated to the US when I was 6 months old. I have been coming back to Canada all my life, visiting relatives on both sides or just vacationing. But, PEI is where my heart is at. To me, it is simply a magical place. Just wonderful people and a landscape like no other. I am just so happy for you two. Your story is right up there with Anne’s.
I thought we were coming to PEI this year to have a well and septic installed on our dirt, (we bought a modest lot in Union Corner a few years back) but now it looks like we won’t even get to see our dirt this year because I just got laid-off. It’s just a bump in our road, we will get around it, and as your dream is being realized, in time so will ours.
You mentioned something about the Cheese Lady Gouda, her stuff is great! Also, The PEI Preserve Company is about 5-10 miles away in New Glasgow, their stuff is out of this world, and don’t leave there without having an ice cream. Cavendish and all stuff Anne is a tourist trap, but still needs to be done once. Same with The Bottle House in our neck of the island, just on a smaller scale. When we are on PEI we travel all over Prince and a lot of Queens by Harley, it’s the best riding I ever had, and I’ve done a lot.
In closing, we would like to wish you two the best of luck, it seems like you’re over the hump, and will be able to start enjoying the fruits of your labor soon. Thanks for sharing your story.
Paul & Sue
Gary Gray
Jun 12th, 2009
Hi L-J
Wow love your lilacs in June title for this post. The smells are awesome.
Did you get to see the girls on the Tour de PEI on Wednesday afternoon as they sped through Montague?
The course looped around by Aliston and Caledonia, then back down the Queen’s road to Victoria Cross. Across Union Road and right onto number 3 highway to finish in Georgetown.
Here are links to the videos I shot on the Wood Island’s Hill in Montague and at the finish line in Georgetown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7dT-VzDn_c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOL4NdT-8Es
Smiles :o)
Gary
warren
Jun 12th, 2009
Lilacs are a wonderful thing indeed. I miss them from my parents’ house…I should just plant some I suppose. Anyhow, I understand your excitement!
LJ
Jun 12th, 2009
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lilacs, and always wanted a spring wedding – just so I could have Lilacs as my bouquet. Alas September ended up being our wedding month, and nary a Lilac can be found at that time of the year. However, they will always be a fav’ in my books. And they smell SOOOO good!
tipper
Jun 13th, 2009
My lilacs are fininshed blooming for this year-but you are so right-they smell just heavenly when they are blooming. Glad you had someone to rub your nose in them : )
Vicki
Jun 13th, 2009
It looks like you are getting some cooler weather. We have had a beautiful few weeks of sun!! I know August will be hot right?
Toni
Jun 14th, 2009
I love lilacs!!! Mine just finished :(
Beautiful!