Well ... The Weatherforecasters Did Not Lie

[seekerval]

They said we'd have a freeze last night. After a weekend of almost constant rain. Of course, the sky did clear during the night--which is how the temperature dropped below freezing

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[mrdreamjeans]

I so love the scent of lilacs ... My grandmother had them in her yard in Pennsylvania. There are very few scents I enjoy more ... maybe chocolate chip cookies baking ...

I hope you have a splendid week, Val!

[seekerval]

I feel exactly the same! Wanna come over and clip an armful of blooms to fragrance-up your house for the last week?

Thanks, Neil! The same to you.

[anonymous]

Luckily, pruning is good for lilacs--keeps them bushier rather than rangy, and gives fuller blooms.
Their scent is one of my favorite things about spring!

--Jenn Hubbard

[seekerval]

You know...my mind does know that. But my heart whimpers with every branch or twig I clip off..

Lilac is my favorite scent, as well. Sigh. Happy days.

[akalablossom]

How the heck do you get a freeze in May?

[seekerval]

MyJeff tells me that we've had snow in every month but August. He insists it's true. Most of the time I have no difficulty believing it. April is getting known for her surprise mid-month blizzards.

This wasn't too hard of a freeze...

[akalablossom]

Here we are getting just rain.. t-storms.. y'know?

[seekerval]

Yup. I know about rain and thunderstorms, too. We received something in the neighborhood of 1 1/2 inches of rain over this last weekend. Annnnd...those same forecasters are suggesting we watch for "showers", "rain", & "thunderstorms" at different times this week--particularly Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Around here, weather really is a valid conversation point.

[thespian15]

WOW, I wish my lilac bushes had blooms like that. One doesn't even have any. :( The other I think has some blooms on 5 or 6 branches. :o
PLEASE let that be the end of the cold temps for a good long while. :o
Hugs, Jon

[seekerval]

Have you ever pruned your lilacs? That might very well be part of your problem--as Jenn Hubbard just reminded me (her comment up a little way).

I suggest try trimming back at least one of your lilacs after blooming is done this year. See what happens with it next year. Just a suggestion...

Agreed. I'm ready for some steady warmth ... the Big Heat can hold off for months yet, as far as I'm concerned. But a nice comfy Warmth would be most welcome.

Hugs back!

[thespian15]

Another friend sent me a link about about lilacs and pruning was one of the things it suggested. :o
Not sure if it can save the dwarf bush I have, I think it's beyond saving, but will have to try with all of them. :o

[seekerval]

Good luck, my friend. They're worth making the effort. As you know...

Good night, Jon. Time for a little sleep for me.

[anwyn_elfmaiden]

We are finally over the freezing nights. FINALLY... :O

[seekerval]

I'm glad to read it! I'm also hoping we are, too!

[anwyn_elfmaiden]

Fingers are crossed :)