10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
To date, every recipe you've recommended has been pretty amazing! Can't wait to try this one, as well!
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ReplyDeleteThey look heavenly Phillip, got to try them...mm
ReplyDeleteTyra
After your tomato cups were a big hit at our last campout, I can't wait to try these!
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ReplyDeleteMarnie
Oh stop it. If you keep this up I am going to be forced to get in that kitchen and bake something sinfully delicious.
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ReplyDeleteNot only a delicious sounding recipe...they look perfect. gail
ReplyDeleteWow... I could even make and eat those... no dairy! I could never get them to look as fabulous as yours however. Your photo illustrates well your talent in both baking and photography.
ReplyDeleteI've been baking from Nancie McDermott's Southern Cakes cookbook lately. So fun. But I need to buy some better cake pans.
ReplyDeleteThose look really delicious!
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