tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post2534919531626122129..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: A Perfect ViewJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16552604026714244162011-04-27T13:10:53.268+01:002011-04-27T13:10:53.268+01:00It is a gorgeous shade, Anna, I agree. A lovely sc...It is a gorgeous shade, Anna, I agree. A lovely scent too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-78936264269468275212011-04-25T20:36:21.239+01:002011-04-25T20:36:21.239+01:00Mmmmmm ~ what a glorious scent must drift into you...Mmmmmm ~ what a glorious scent must drift into your bedroom on warm spring days Jo :) I prefer the shade of yours to the paler ones.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83460663489948501082011-04-24T16:43:14.690+01:002011-04-24T16:43:14.690+01:00I never thought of matching outside plants to inte...I never thought of matching outside plants to interior colour schemes, Victoria. Perhaps it could catch on.<br /><br />It's lovely while it lasts, ONG, which sadly isn't long enough.<br /><br />There's lots of lilacs out here at the moment too, Kelli. I love all the different shades of the same plant.<br /><br />Thanks, Kay. You'll be pleased to know that I've managed some time at the allotment as well as having some time out.<br /><br />I love the colour too, Pam. I wouldn't be surprised if you could smell it, it's got a very strong scent. You'll be enjoying your's when mine's finished.<br /><br />I bet your crab apple looks wonderful from your window, Mark. I can imagine that all it's blooms will restrict the light though, but it's only for a short period of time so enjoy it while it lasts.<br /><br />It's funny how some things differ from year to year, Tanya. It's the first year I'm growing marrows and they've germinated ok.<br /><br />My lilac always reminds me of my childhood garden, Sue. I remember taking all sorts in to school, especially for the nature table.<br /><br />I used to suffer with hayfever terribly when I was a child, Ruth, so I do sympathise. I do still have it from time to time but it's no where near as bad now.<br /><br />Hope you've managed to get all your potting on done, Gill. The courgette wheelbarrow sounds interesting, it's amazing how resourceful we gardeners can be when finding containers for our plants.<br /><br />I agree, Rosie, it's lovely having a lilac in the garden. I get excited when I see it start to bud, but the blooms are over all too quick.<br /><br />I hang a lot of my bird feeders from the lilac tree, Flighty. I wouldn't be able to see the birds from my bedroom window, but I can see them from the downstairs window.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20540554459165101172011-04-24T08:32:38.987+01:002011-04-24T08:32:38.987+01:00That's the view from where I'm sitting typ...That's the view from where I'm sitting typing this! The only downside is that now I can't see the blue tits flitting around in them.<br />Happy plotting! Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-51996700167187922372011-04-24T00:10:22.895+01:002011-04-24T00:10:22.895+01:00We have a Lilac outside our window too! I am the ...We have a Lilac outside our window too! I am the opposite of you, the lilac from my childhood home was that colour whereas the one we have now is lighter! It really is a great smell, I am so glad there is one in our new garden!Rosiehttp://realisingthedream.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-68965818987568440042011-04-23T23:37:34.494+01:002011-04-23T23:37:34.494+01:00How lovely for you to see that every day, and to s...How lovely for you to see that every day, and to smell the gorgeous scent - i love Lilac trees too.<br />Yes it is a busy time at the moment with seedlings needing potting on etc - tomorrow I have to pot on my tomatoes and peppers, today I potted on nicotiana which i will sow direct next time - such tiny seedlings, a nightmare!<br />My courgette seeds have also germinated, and i have an old wheelbarrow that im hoping to plant some in when the time comes! <br />Enjoy your Easter, hope you get plenty of time at the allotment.<br />Gill xgillyflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410673843788487544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-30406201599546543692011-04-23T19:38:23.188+01:002011-04-23T19:38:23.188+01:00We also had a large lilac bush in our garden right...We also had a large lilac bush in our garden right at the bottom when I was younger. I so loved the fragrance but it used to set my hayfever off a treat!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-60805265072730837012011-04-23T10:20:33.903+01:002011-04-23T10:20:33.903+01:00Lovely colour - I remember we had lilacs in our ga...Lovely colour - I remember we had lilacs in our garden when I was a child and I used to take some to school to pop in a vase.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-91772616679401009002011-04-23T07:10:43.183+01:002011-04-23T07:10:43.183+01:00My germination rate has been good except for my ma...My germination rate has been good except for my marrows....I have never had a problem before but so far I can't get one to germinate....guess that's just the way it goes!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16772271827638645932011-04-23T06:59:58.512+01:002011-04-23T06:59:58.512+01:00What a beautiful Lilac tree. I like the darker col...What a beautiful Lilac tree. I like the darker coloured ones better than the pale ones. At present I have practically NO view from my bedroom window, because my Crab Apple tree is in full bloom. Looks nice, but certainly restricts the light!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-75592306465611708432011-04-23T02:55:28.395+01:002011-04-23T02:55:28.395+01:00Dear Jo, I can 'smell' that lilac; it is a...Dear Jo, I can 'smell' that lilac; it is a lovely color. Mine are just coming into bud. Have a wonderful Easter! Love, P xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73253662902688695162011-04-22T23:33:14.483+01:002011-04-22T23:33:14.483+01:00I hope you do manage to find some time for the all...I hope you do manage to find some time for the allotment, enjoy the sunshine too! Have a great Easter weekend! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-82647869866216383992011-04-22T22:33:28.903+01:002011-04-22T22:33:28.903+01:00I've noticed alot of lilacs in flower in North...I've noticed alot of lilacs in flower in Northern Ireland this week. They're lovely plants. Happy gardenng over the weekend. All the best, Kelli.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-13292156204927753772011-04-22T21:59:08.919+01:002011-04-22T21:59:08.919+01:00Wow, how phenomenal to have that view. Gorgeous!Wow, how phenomenal to have that view. Gorgeous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058818144591263827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-72347241184708874702011-04-22T21:53:07.540+01:002011-04-22T21:53:07.540+01:00Now that would be perfect outside my bedroom windo...Now that would be perfect outside my bedroom window as it would match just right!<br /><br />Victoria xxVictoria - Florence and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614421769288092034noreply@blogger.com