Lilac -

Often associated with the "heart-shaped" leaves of spring, they represent renewal and the "hope of heaven" or new life after a long winter.

Whether you are lucky enough to have a common lilac bush outside your window or you find yourself pausing during a walk to "inhale the sweet perfume," take a moment this week to appreciate them. Like the best parts of life, they don't stay long—but the memory of their scent certainly does. Often associated with the "heart-shaped" leaves of spring,

Because lilac season is so fleeting, many enthusiasts look for ways to bring that beauty indoors. While cut lilacs are notorious for wilting quickly, experts often suggest specific techniques for cut lilac arrangements to help them last just a little longer in a vase. Because lilac season is so fleeting, many enthusiasts

From deep royal purples to the softest mauves and crisp whites, their "feather-like" tufts add a painterly quality to any landscape. Because lilac season is so fleeting