Monday, April 27, 2009

Outdoor Wednesday in New York City!

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We had a quick trip to NYC this past weekend. It was very warm!! Almost too warm in the sun. We tried walking only on the shady side of the streets! I absolutely LOVE lilacs. I grew up in Massachusetts were we had a large lilac tree in our yard. We would take cuttings and put them in water and the whole house would smell so lovely. They are so fragrant. I miss that now that we live in Texas!
The flowering trees were so beautiful.
Does anyone know what kind of trees these are?
Loads of daffodils, tulips and hyacinth.
New York City is certainly beautiful in the spring!! Thanks so much for visiting me on this outdoor Wednesday.
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18 comments:

  1. ellen bTue Apr 28, 06:25:00 PM PDT

    What a great trip! I would so love a lilac tree. I'm in Southern Calif. right now in a condo but I have a house in Washington state and I know lilac grows well there. Someday soon...

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  2. CharleneTue Apr 28, 07:02:00 PM PDT

    Oh you lucky girl!!!! To get to go to NY City in the Spring would be divine! I'm a Texas gilr too! Isn't it fun to meet others from Blogland & find they are close to home. Lilac's... I have never had the pleasure in seeing them in bloom in nature. I would love to go to the Lilac Festival in Mackinac Island. Have a great week.

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  3. MarthaTue Apr 28, 07:02:00 PM PDT

    Love all the flowers in New York -- we have much of the same flowers on the prairie -- and spring is so beautiful here -- then we have the heat of summer -- sigh -- hot, humid and no rain -- not nice for a garden!

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  4. SueTue Apr 28, 07:36:00 PM PDT

    Hi Karen, I agree New York city is beautiful in springtime I so enjoyed the photos. thank you for sharing.
    Blessings,

    Sue

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  5. Cass @ That Old HouseTue Apr 28, 09:08:00 PM PDT

    Well, as a native New Yorker, I'd say that NY is beautiful no matter what the season ...but the light green leaves and blossoming trees of April and May are indeed special.
    I'm so glad you had a good time!

    We are lucky to have two sturdy and healthy Lilac trees here at That Old House, and one of them is just inching into bloom. Yay!

    Cass

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  6. Light and VoicesTue Apr 28, 10:28:00 PM PDT

    You are lucky to see New York in Springtime. Lilacs do smell divine!
    Joyce M

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  7. Fifi FlowersTue Apr 28, 10:44:00 PM PDT

    Oooooh I would LOVE to spend a day outside in NYC!!!

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  8. Lana G!Tue Apr 28, 10:58:00 PM PDT

    Wonderful! Love lilacs also! Mine is just hinting at blooming. Can't wait!

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  9. SmilingSallyWed Apr 29, 02:35:00 AM PDT

    That is a beautiful tree, but I don't know what kind it is either.

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  10. KayC.Wed Apr 29, 04:51:00 AM PDT

    I love lilacs and I'm waiting for mine to bud out and then bloom (you can see pictures of my lilacs on my blog). As soon as they bloom I fill a large vase for the inside. I just love them. You have great pictures of spring in NY.
    ;-)

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  11. Becky K.Wed Apr 29, 05:02:00 AM PDT

    Very nice finds in NYC.

    Thanks for sharing them.

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  12. Christi @ A Southern LifeWed Apr 29, 06:02:00 AM PDT

    What a lovely trip. We actually have lilacs here in my part of Arkansas but all of our Northern retirees here tell me they are nothing compared to what they used to have "up North." :)

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  13. flmomWed Apr 29, 06:18:00 AM PDT

    Love the photo of the trees lining both sides of the street. Very pretty!

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  14. Mary BergfeldWed Apr 29, 07:36:00 AM PDT

    I think the tree is a wild cherry - Oshimazakura. The wild trees and some cultivars have only 5 petals per blossom.

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  15. AnonymousWed Apr 29, 12:00:00 PM PDT

    I wish lilac grew better here where I live. I have one small one that blooms briefly. New York looks lovely in the spring.

    Kathy b

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  16. SavoringTime in the KitchenWed Apr 29, 06:15:00 PM PDT

    Those flowering trees are simply gorgeous! It was supposedly a gorgeous weekend in NYC.

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  17. CharlaWed Apr 29, 06:22:00 PM PDT

    Thank you for sharing spring in New York. We have lilacs here in Missouri. Mine are just now about to finish blooming. I read the other day to cut all of them off after they blooom and then to feed the bushes. I am going to try that this year.

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  18. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerSun May 03, 01:06:00 PM PDT

    Sorry I am late getting around to visit... I hope you had a Happy Outdoor Wednesday....and that you will participate again soon! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

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