Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Lilacs
Birds and Blooms – Busy as a Wren in my Garden
It was a busy week in the garden for the birds, though not for me and Benji – we preferred to watch. But back in the corner a family of Wrens have taken up residence in one of the nesting boxes on the shed.… Continue Reading “Birds and Blooms – Busy as a Wren in my Garden”
What’s in Today’s Garden?
It’s still early, but here’s what’s happening today: Lilacs are budding – just starting to bloom. It took years. My dear mother-in-law gave us this Lilac, and we transplanted it from our house in Seattle years ago. They don’t like to be moved so… Continue Reading “What’s in Today’s Garden?”
A Festival of Lilacs
We didn’t make it to the Tulip Festival this year, but we did make it to a Lilac Festival, much smaller and much more fragrant. It was the last stop on our road trip, after we crossed the Columbia River into our home state… Continue Reading “A Festival of Lilacs”
What’s Emerging in the May Garden?
I’m glad you asked! Let’s start with the herbs. My herbs are mostly decorative, though I could use them for cooking if I only remembered. First up are the chives. It won’t be long before the buds open and attract bees into their blossoms.… Continue Reading “What’s Emerging in the May Garden?”
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