I have a thing about magnolias. Like the amaryllis, they only bloom once a year so you have to enjoy them and appreciate them when they bloom. And I do! I live in Texas and I love it here. I have the red dirt of Mississippi in my veins and I love it, too. So … Continue reading When the magnolias bloom
Category: Trees
Finishing out November
THIS is why I have not been able to get motivated about any Christmas decorations or anything Christmas. It is finally fall! After a long, hot, dry summer that left most grass and vegetation a boring brown color fall has burst forth in South Texas! I don't think I have ever seen such a spectacular … Continue reading Finishing out November
Mimosa Time (not the drink!)
My poor, very crowded mimosa tree is loading up with blooms. Early morning, through the day, and in the evening they fill the air with a gentle scent that is fragrant and very soothing without being over powering like honeysuckle. I enjoy the delicate blossoms way up on the tree, but they do make a … Continue reading Mimosa Time (not the drink!)