During the year when i open my back door, I think, WHAT AN UGLY TREE, then once a year i think, WHAT A VERY PRETTY TREE, I love my Magnolia tree, i am not really a “tree hugger” but i like my Magnolia….

The rain damaged the flowers this year and it is not in “abundance” as last season, I wish i listened to what Mr Downes always told me about the Magnolia Tree in Roger’s garden in front of my office window, now I just cannot recall it, and every year when the Magnolia was in full bloom he would say: “the timing of the magnolia in full bloom means………….” , i need to phone him and ask i think…….