Since our spring was so late and cool, things have been blooming a bit more slowly this year.

 

 

But no matter when it blooms, if there’s any better smell than fresh lilacs?

 

 

I’ve yet to find it.

 

 

Though honeysuckle comes in a close second.

This one doesn’t look like much from far away…

 

 

But up close it’s pretty sweet.

 

 

These Mallow I planted a few weeks ago have quickly become my favorite new bloomer.

 

 

Naturally when I went back to the nursery for more they were sold out.

Boo to that.

 

 

June in Maine means rhododendrons…..

 

 

As well as Lupine.

And I love these purple beauties!