Spring Has Sprung

Spring is about three weeks early this year and I for one am not complaining.  Slipped outside early this morning and snipped a bud off the magnolia tree...as soon as the magnolia starts blooming, we know the warm weather is starting. In fact, today in Toronto we may reach the warmest March 22nd temperature ever - 26 degrees centigrade. I'll be going for a bike ride.
What's it like where you are?

Magnolias In Bloom

After a few weeks of dull, wet weather, the sun has finally decided to make an entrance. Every Spring I look forward to the glorious magnolia in our front yard flowering. I must say I was worried that this year we'd be watching in from inside the house while the rain came down.

But it's in bloom this week and as beautiful as ever!

It's my favorite plant in the garden, followed by my peony.

What's your cherished plant in your garden?

Magnolia Time is Here Again

Once again, my gorgeous magnolia is about to bloom. It doesn't last long but looks stunning for about a week at least. It should be in full bloom in about 3 days.

The Progression of My Magnolia

A week or so ago I wrote about my magnolia tree in my front yard. It always signals the start of spring. I love it when it blooms as it is so pretty but it doesn't last long.

This year, I decided to photograph it everyday to see how quickly it changes. So here are the photos showing the blooms developing. It's a short post - I have been so busy this week and my in-laws arrive tonight!

My Gorgeous Magnolia

We have a lovely magnolia tree in your front yard. Many people on our street comment on how they know spring is well on it's way when our magnolia blooms. Usually the blossoms last about a week but occassionally, when there's no strong winds, it can last for three weeks, as it did a couple of years ago.

This year I decided I would go out everyday and photograph the magnolia so we could see the progression over a week or so. Of course, yesterday, when I took my first pic, it was a glorious blue sky. Today it's pouring cats and dogs!

So here's my first photo in the series.




With magnolia's in mind, I'd like to post two lovely magnolia- inspired items I found on Etsy.

First, are these really cute Little Magnolia Baby Booties by Frostingcouture. Made with lovely wool felt or denim these booties have an elastic strap, cute contrasting felt insole(insole fabric may change depending on whats in stock), and slip-guard sole.

The second item is Pink Magnolia Handmade Coconut Milk Soap by SoapStore.

Dreaming of My Summer Garden

It's a bit dull outside but a lot of the snow has disappeared.  So has my snowshoeing, which I was really enjoying.  However, now I can see the earth in my garden and a few hardy plants have shot up some shoots.  So in anticipation of spring, here's some pics from my garden from last year!