My first thought each year when the Southern Magnolias bloom is “Popcorn”. The beautiful creamy white blossoms on the evergreen foliage are always a dramatic display seeming to pop out from the leaves. From the beautiful egg shape buds to the curling green tendrils in the heart of each Magnolia it is Nature’s cultural celebration. As a Northern by birth I must confess that I have succumbed to the fragrance and delicately transforming Southern Magnolia blooms. Their arrival each each year is a graceful nod to spring flowing toward summer.
Love to ALL!
Lee
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Blooming
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Blooming
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Blooming
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Blossom
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Blossom
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Blossom
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Bud
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Bumble Bee
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Bumble Bee
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- Hot Springs National Park 2012 First Magnolias Bumble Bee
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My fave as you know and you got the best pics of them. TY Baby. Love ur LH Rick x0x0x0
Can’t believe the Magnolias are already out there! Spring has been so early this year! Glad it is a little slower in the NC mtns – still early though. Great pixs!
Very early Becky 🙂
Kindest Thoughts and Wishes,
Lee