Though we are still a few weeks away from seeing the lilacs in bloom I wanted to post the lilac article below because this is the last year for Bates Hop House lilacs. Mr. George Alverson had mentioned last year that he would be closing the nursery which boasted over 160 lilacs. If you have wanted a beautiful lilac plan to visit his nursery this spring. Lilacs bloom when the fields are full of dandelions. As I write this it’s snowing outside!  http://lilacs-lilacs-lilacs.com/