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...
Your garden is pretty in any season.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, especially the night shot! We got no snow this winter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Phillip. Snow is beautiful but ready for it to go!
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of snow but your photos are lovely, especially the one through window screen which is how I watch severe weather.
ReplyDeleteThat is my favorite too Jean!
DeleteWelcome to my world. I have hopeful to see the ground after weeks of snow cover. Lucky you getting to stay in during a snow day. Those are the best days. I bet you cooked up something delicious. Love seeing your garden from your windows.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that will would soon get old!
DeleteYour garden looks marvelous in its winter finery.
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