Lilacs may have originated in Eastern Europe and Asia, but they've found their forever home in Minnesota. As one of the first blooms to herald spring, they have a special place in our hearts — and ...

The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful about ...

Lilacs evoke the sweet smell of spring. These shrubs were brought to this country in the 17th century called Blew (blue) Pipeflower, for its hollow stems, and grown ...

One of the signature indicators of spring is the gently wafting scent of the common lilac (syringa vulgaris). I look forward to daily checking my mail because of the lilac bush by the mailbox. It is ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Stephanie Nummer has taken an unconventional approach to climate change data. The University of Toledo Ph.D student looked at the long-term trends of lilac blooms in North ...

Common Lilacs Syringa vulgaris – Common Lilac – Grows 12 to 16 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide. Hardy to Zone 3. Lilac-purple flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Shrubs are deer and ...

Lilacs are such a bright spot in spring, serving as a reminder to us that warmer days are ahead. If you are approaching a garden or neighborhood with blooming lilacs, you’re sure to smell them before ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What a change! The first week of May feels like March. Cool temperatures and rain have dominated our weather the last few days. However, do not give up ...

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