Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The lilacs have begun to bloom

The first blooms
We have lots of lilac bushes around the apartment complex, and I've been watching the ones facing south to see when they might actually emerge, and today's the day! I went out to look, and this is what I saw a few minutes ago. Most are still closed, but a few early bloomers are already budding out. They don't last long, once they start, but these are early. Our spring has been a couple of weeks ahead of the usual schedule, with warmer than normal temperatures as well.
I wonder if ladybugs have noses
We have a few white lilacs, and I've noticed that they always bloom first, but until today I hadn't seen any open. I was pleased to see this garden friend (the ladybug) in the flower. My trip to the tulip fields tomorrow should give me lots of beautiful pictures to post. That link takes you to the bloom map, which says that on this past Monday they were in full bloom and that they should be good to view up through next weekend. Until then, I will leave you with these visual delights.
:-)

18 comments:

  1. if i close my eyes and take a deep breath, i can ALMOST smell them! one of the finest memories of my wisconsin childhood...

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  2. Oh! I LOVE lilacs! Speaking of tulip fields, I noticed in the paper that we have a local tulip showing next week that I'm seriously considering visiting. Have a fabulous week, DJan.

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  3. Such a rich aroma from the lilacs. They look fabulous. Enjoy the tulip fields.

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  4. Love the lilacs. And the tulips. Another walk I am really, really looking forward to going on with you. Vicariously.

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  5. What a lovely purple color! Nice shot of the ladybug too. Enjoy the tulip farm! I went to one near Portland last Friday.

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  6. Lilacs are a big favorite. I like the scent.

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  7. Always nice to jump ahead a month and visit your world!

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  8. We usually have lilacs for May Day. Not this year - they will be done by then.
    I do love their fragrance.
    Have fun tomorrow!

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  9. I love Lilacs! Have fun at the Tulips tomorrow. I will be thinking of you, soak up some of that beauty for me! :)

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  10. I bet it smells fantastic there!
    I found my mom's Johnny Jump-ups in bloom on Easter, quite a surprise. I don't think I've ever seen them this early! We are still brown and cold, but still, ahead of normal. Looking forward to your tulip adventures!

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  11. Lovely flowers! How I envy you, DJan.

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  12. Oh, goodness! I could almost smell them!! :)

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  13. Can't you just hear Katharine Hepburn, "The calla lilies are in bloom again..."

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  14. We don't have lilacs yet; but there are plenty of ladybugs both inside and out.

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  15. the lilacs and the wisteria here are done, the dogwood in the valley is also done but just getting ready to burst forth up in the hills. I love to go to Yosemite Valley at this time of the year to see the dogwood blooms.

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  16. Wow, these are magnificent! We need some in South Florida.

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  17. How positively gorgeous and how lucky yours are back. We are still in winter mode. This week we may get some warmer days.

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