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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...

Our house in the snow



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. So pretty and cozy looking.
    Malcolm

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  2. Great looking shot! Your house always looks beautiful regardless of the weather.

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  3. Beautiful! I hope you got a snow day out of this weather.

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  4. Your house looks so lovely, warm and inviting! You just want to come in for a cup of tea!
    Christina

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  5. So pretty. Like a picture postcard!

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  6. Lovely - looks like an upmarket xmas card ! Very appealing!

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  7. I'm so pleased to see that you can appreciate the beauty of the snow!

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  8. That should be your Christmas Card next year, if you are still there.

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  9. Gorgeous! The lovely home, the snow and lights make for a postcard setting.

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