It is lilac time in the Northwest and I wish you could smell them.
Driving north to Woodland, Washington last Saturday
we (my "live-in gardener and I) visited the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.
Have you heard of Hulda? Many have not.
A historical fiction book by Jane Kirkpatrick is
Where Lilacs Still Bloom.
It actually is a good story to learn who Hulda was
back at the turn of the twentieth century.
She developed at least 14 new varieties of lilacs.
This post is picture heavy, but I just couldn't stop snapping pictures.
Each one was just wonderful.
This pink above was my favorite called Romance.
I hadn't visited the gardens for quite a few years
and the Hulda Klager Lilac Society had certainly made
beautiful improvements.
I found this one fascinating with the white edge on each blossom.
The barn and gift shop have been renovated.
The back of the house had a lovely magnolia too.
All I can say is if you ever are in the Northwest when the lilacs
are blooming this is a must see place to stop.
Today I am sharing the garden,
next week I will share her home.
Happy Weekend, dear friends!
PS: Well it is still Friday afterall.
Oops! I almost forgot to announce the winner
of the book give-away.
It is Nancy in Northeast.
PS: Well it is still Friday afterall.
Oops! I almost forgot to announce the winner
of the book give-away.
It is Nancy in Northeast.
