So this lilac originally came from the house my grandfather grew up in at 2711 West Chestnut in Yakima. A cutting was taken from it, and it grew at my grandparents house and then a cutting from that was brought to our home. I am not sure if it is still genetically the same plant, but it sure is pretty and smells wonderful. I cannot tell from this photo where the lilac plant was at its original home.
2711 West Chestnut in Yakima Washington, John Stone boyhood home.
I love carrying bloom from other places especially homeplaces of my family!
Thanks Rita! It helps me feel connects to our past.
That’s awesome! I love that history. I can almost smell it from here. My grandparents had lilacs outside their kitchen windows; when I smell lilacs, I’m transported almost 50 years back to Westfield, Massachusetts. Wonderful memories.
I planted one here 8 years ago; it’s never bloomed until this year. It had one bunch of flowers. Boo.
Thanks Liz! I am glad you enjoyed the post. I hope your lilac flourishes.
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