Magnolia Buds

When People think of  magnolias they mostly think of the southern states, at least I aways used to. But we live in south-eastern Minnesota, hardly the sunny south, but as you can see this one doesn't seem to mind. Mom always wanted one and a few years ago we finally got one. A friend has one in her yard that is gorgeous in the spring, we used to get a branch or two when they were at their peek. Now we have our own, though it's not very tall yet. ...

This one is set as my desktop background 

Have a lovely day everyone!