June 7, 2025

Magnolia blossom, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas, TX

Magnolias…

I grew up with a magnolia of this type in my back yard. I played under it’s branches, creating a little house, partially hidden from view, which made it all the more appealing.

Magnolias impart a sense of the south, heavy humid air, sweet scents, and slow moving days. I’ve always loved them. This one was especially beautiful and giving off a sense of ‘slow down and stay a while.’