"CAN'T SING BUT I 'VE GOT SOUL"- U2
I know this is June, but guess what lilacs are still blooming although I must say that this rendition is of the last one of May lilacs in my yard. That doesn't count the new variety of dwarf lilacs I have in my garden which are just beginning to blossom. Supposedly the lilac is the flower of first love so I guess that is why there is so much nostalgia surrounding it. Also way back, to celebrate the beginning of the season, young ladies were crowned with lilacs, either purple or white, during May Day festivals. If they wore the flowers on any other day, they most likely would never marry.
The lilac originated in Constantinople and came to Vienna in 1563. Early settlers brought cuttings to America. Thomas Jefferson and George Washington both noted planting the lilac and enjoying it as we do in New England for no matter how harsh the weather, the lilac is always on schedule. These interesting facts are from The Ways of Flowers.
Just wanted to post a flower for today as a busy weekend is coming up. I am at the Artist Market on Saturday in Burlington. Again, "Its a beautiful day, don't let it get away."-u2