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Syringa vulgaris

Morning Eye Candy: Perfume

Posted in Photography on May 16 2014, by Matt Newman

The lilacs spill onto the scene, dressed head to toe in provocative aromas. Purples, pinks, whites—each bundle of flowers is a flag planted in the name of spring perfumes.

Syringa vulgaris 'Volcan'

Syringa vulgaris ‘Volcan’ in the Lilac Collection – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Lincoln’s Lovely Legacy

Posted in Photography on February 17 2014, by Matt Newman

Happy Presidents’ Day from one of my favorite lilacs, ‘President Lincoln’! It’s not blooming yet, of course (expect to see and smell these lovelies in mid-April), but when it does I’ll be sure to shout about it. We’re open to the public today and kicking off our week-long Culinary Kids Food Festival, so don’t be shy!

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Lincoln’ – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen