I went out for a walk yesterday afternoon. There’s a very beautiful magnolia tree three houses down. I love magnolia. When I was young, there was a magnolia tree in next door’s garden. I used to collect the fallen petals and sew them into fairy skirts for my dolls.
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My Nan had the most beautiful Magnolia in her garden when we were little kids. I’ve always meant to get one but have never quite got round to it – must make amends!!
I can’t work out whether to get one or not! They are STUNNING but only for about two weeks each year (and they make a terrible mess when all the petals fall off!)…
I know exactly what you mean – I think that’s why I’m dithering too!