The Lilac Bush

Herewith the process of planting the Mother's Day gift lilac bush, accomplished with a four-pic collage (thank you Picasa). From left to right, top to bottom:  First the gap in our bushes framed by the wheel-barrow and the green container that will hold the stripped ground cover. Next the digging, the dirt, and a container with broken pottery to help with the drainage. Lilac bushes like to be drained! A close-up of the finished hole comes next. And, finally, the bush in place--but at a distance--the gap now ready to be filled as our little lilac bush "grows up."

The next two photos show the lilac bush from a bit closer up--and Brigitte having a closer look at the results. Notice how her extended left hand half strokes the blooms and half emphasizes: This is Mine.

It all went splendidly. The day was perfect for this little venture, and the usual interruptions, mishaps, and horrid battles with monstrous roots that usually require finding the big axe were missing for once. Brigitte has been wanting a lilac bush now for two years, and here it is--Reality. All that remains for me to do here, by way of a footnote, is to acquaint you with Brigitte's other, ahem, shall we say "favorite" bush? Tra-ra!