I miss northern Lilac bushes too, but there are a few that will grow here, albeit a bit smaller overall (both the flowers and whole shrub)!
I grow Boomerang Reblooming and the trick I’ve learned is that it actually does well with a bit of shade, so ours is growing just on the edge of the woods. Miss Kim grows here as well.
Thanks for the tips, Liz! I took the plunge and purchased one lilac plant. I think I'm going to nurse it in a large container and see where it likes to be.
So lovely! I'm in northern California and the Trillium is going off here now too. We also have a red bud, still in buds, and I wonder if it's the same plant, or just a common name shared by two different ones.
Thanks, Kollibri! Northern California is one of my most favorite places, especially Mendocino. I haven't looked up the moth species yet. Lots to learn there...
Mendocino is so lovely. One of my favorite places too! Currently in Humboldt, housesitting a friend's cabin and starting in April will be working on a friend's farm in Sonoma County, which I would categorize as "central" rather than northern Cali, personally, but it's lovely too.
Google lens is sometimes a good start for ID'ing moths and butterflies. It will often get to at least family, and sometimes genus.
Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing. You and I have a lot in common. I love the flowers and hiking and photography too. Plus you are in Tennessee and I am not too far away in Southeast Missouri. I'm going to subscribe.
Thank you, Cheryl! I'm excited to check out your writing also. I traveled through southeast Missouri last fall when I visited Mansfield... Laura Ingalls Wilder fan.
I went to Mansfield last year too! It’s a small world. I’m trying to go to every county in Missouri so when camping season starts I’ll be sharing my travels.
I miss northern Lilac bushes too, but there are a few that will grow here, albeit a bit smaller overall (both the flowers and whole shrub)!
I grow Boomerang Reblooming and the trick I’ve learned is that it actually does well with a bit of shade, so ours is growing just on the edge of the woods. Miss Kim grows here as well.
Thanks for the tips, Liz! I took the plunge and purchased one lilac plant. I think I'm going to nurse it in a large container and see where it likes to be.
I hope it does well for you! Nothing beats that lilac scent.
So lovely! I'm in northern California and the Trillium is going off here now too. We also have a red bud, still in buds, and I wonder if it's the same plant, or just a common name shared by two different ones.
Do you know what kind of moth that is?
Thanks, Kollibri! Northern California is one of my most favorite places, especially Mendocino. I haven't looked up the moth species yet. Lots to learn there...
Mendocino is so lovely. One of my favorite places too! Currently in Humboldt, housesitting a friend's cabin and starting in April will be working on a friend's farm in Sonoma County, which I would categorize as "central" rather than northern Cali, personally, but it's lovely too.
Google lens is sometimes a good start for ID'ing moths and butterflies. It will often get to at least family, and sometimes genus.
This is truly delightful. I have enjoyed this so much. Thank you for sharing this beauty 💛
Thank you so much, Emily 🌳
Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing. You and I have a lot in common. I love the flowers and hiking and photography too. Plus you are in Tennessee and I am not too far away in Southeast Missouri. I'm going to subscribe.
Thank you, Cheryl! I'm excited to check out your writing also. I traveled through southeast Missouri last fall when I visited Mansfield... Laura Ingalls Wilder fan.
I went to Mansfield last year too! It’s a small world. I’m trying to go to every county in Missouri so when camping season starts I’ll be sharing my travels.
Thanks for the update on spring in Tennessee!
The green will just explode these next few weeks! So beautiful 🌳💚🌳