I’ll be planting all of my stuff this weekend. Frost is over up here in New England. My asparagus still hasn’t come up yet (this is the year after I just planted it) and I’m getting a bit worried. Other than that my spinach and lettuce is kicking butt!
As for the lilacs not blooming, I’m not sure. Epsom salts won’t hurt. It’s usually a feeding issue. Test the soil around it as well.
I wish I could give you some positive info on your asparagus, but I don’t know a darn thing about it. Hopefully somebody here will share some info, or you might call your local extension office to see if you need to be worried. I’m guessing not ... we gardeners worry too much! :)