Monday, February 16, 2015

Forcing spring



Magnolia salicifolia
Anise Magnolia

I've forced forsythia branches.


I've even dug up lily of the valley pips during a January thaw

But magnolia was an unknown.


While the snow continues to pile up,
warmth and water and several weeks of patience...


...reveal the unfurling of petals
of a cut branch of magnolia.
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4 comments:

  1. Dawn Y.February 16, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Such a wonderful idea, Ginnie! I must clip some little branches from my Magnolia tree, too. We definitely need a little Springtime color here! Warm hugs! ♡

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  2. Mrs. MicawberFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Oh, it's lovely. But I thought you called it "encouraging" and not "forcing"? :)

    I was thinking about you the other day. I hope that you and your parents are doing well.

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    1. GinnieFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      Yes, yes, Mrs. M! I did mean encouraging! Did I say forcing? Must be the jaw-clenching cold that makes it hard to say "encouraging." Yes, that's it. :)

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