Tuesday, March 8, 2011

3/9 Outdoor Wednesday # 113

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The Japanese magnolias are starting to bloom. I wish I had a few trees in in my yard! I say that every year when they bloom because they are beautiful!

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I drove by Lowe’s (again) to see what they had out recently. It was hard, but I resisted the urge to get anything because I know we will have more cold weather before Spring is here!

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  1. Kathy WalkerMarch 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Is the Japanese Tree the same as the Tulip Tree? They look similar to our Tulip Trees which are in bloom...I love them!

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  2. Barbara RosenzweigMarch 8, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Just gorgeous! I love the magnolias.
    You can check out my magnolia painting, if you wish. (http://www.etsy.com/listing/63130655/original-pink-magnolia-blossoms-floral)
    Have a great day!
    Barb

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  3. SquirrelQueenMarch 8, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful blooms, the magnolia is gorgeous. I just found some tiny crocus in my yard but none of the trees are blooming here yet.

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  4. Dandelion and DaisyMarch 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    It's nice to be back, finally, a little green is starting to show in Oregon. Some varieties of Magnolia will grow here but, they certainly are not in bloom. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.

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  5. LaMarch 8, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I am so excited to see beautiful spring flowers in your cheerful pictures. Happy Spring! La

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  6. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMarch 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Pretty colors. Cheers

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  7. Honey at 2805March 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Oh the magnolias are gorgeous! Thanks for hosting another fun party!

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  8. BonnieMarch 8, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Your pictures are so beautiful I am excited about spring and enjoying all its beauty.

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  9. g.suze chapter 2March 8, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Oh my, spring can't get here soon enough.
    Beautiful pictures!
    Thanks for hosting,
    Sue

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  10. SandyMarch 8, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I so enjoy adding my post to your blog. Outdoor Wednesday or any day of the week "Ourdoors" is my favorite place to be...
    Lovely photos of your garden flowers.
    thanks for hosting!
    Sandy

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  11. LeslieMarch 8, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Love the magnolia pictures. Here in Zone 6 they are a couple months from blooming. The first tree to bloom here is the Redbud..

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  12. Mary @ Framed and TaggedMarch 8, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I'm so happy spring is finally here!!
    Your pictures are pretty!

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  13. Christie describeHappyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Thanks for hosting this each week! Those trees are gorgeous!! Really looking forward to spring!!

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  14. Carolina MountainsMarch 8, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Wonderful magnolias! So spring!!!

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  15. Tracy F.March 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    It's Spring! Your pictures are beautiful.Thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. It's always fun!

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  16. DonnieMarch 8, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Going to a garden center always makes you want spring even more. Beautiful photos Susan.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful spring blossums are such a wonderful sign of hope. Our garden shops are not even bringing out the decor, much less blooming stock yet.

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  18. FaytheMarch 8, 2011 at 8:09 PM

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  19. FaytheMarch 8, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    gorgeous! I am still waiting for any sign of spring here in WI. sigh... my friend had a magnolia, her yard is like a park it is so full of color & life, in season ;) Faythe @ GMT
    Oops, made a booboo so trying again ;)

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  20. xinexMarch 8, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Gorgeous flowers, Susan! I love Japanese magnolias. I have 2 little trees, just planted them last year and they are still small but they have flowers...Christine

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  21. ValMarch 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Oh I wish I had waiting on posting my tulip tree and joined in this fun. Maybe next time. Your pics are gorgeous.

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  22. Glenda/MidSouthMarch 8, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Many of the trees are in full bloom here now. Sure hope they hold out as we will get more very cold temps later. I am staying away from Lowe's & HL - to big of a temptation, as it is just to early to plant here.
    Thanks for hosting again this week.

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  23. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 8, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I love magnolias, Susan! I can't wait till they bloom in the botanical garden here in March.

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  24. SueMarch 8, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Your photos are gorgeous! It hasn't stopped raining here, so I don't have anything to post YET! Maybe sometime tomorrow it will be nice enough to go outside:)

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  25. MichelleMarch 8, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    magnolias are gorgeous :)

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  26. AngelMarch 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Spring has sprung! I love the beauty of all these colorful blooms.

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  27. MarnieMarch 8, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    What a great blog, so glad to find you. Looking forward to more. Thanks for hosting.
    x Marnie

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  28. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Love your magnolias. I am just dying for spring to come.

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  29. Light and VoicesMarch 8, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Lovely, just lovely Magnolia trees in bloom. Spring is here!
    Joyce M

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  30. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAMarch 9, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Wow, magnolias in bloom already. In my yard in Seattle, our magnolia tree is still just sticks. A very late spring this year here. I love your vision of springtime.

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  31. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    You're photos are quite beautiful.

    Have a good week, Boonie

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  32. DhemzMarch 9, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    oh spring! I bought a few of them from walmart last weekend....:) great to be here!

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  33. iTravelMarch 9, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    wow, that magnolia tree is so beautiful. Love it.

    kat

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  34. JaneMarch 9, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I love tulip trees!!!
    We have 3 Lowe's withing 7 miles in 3 directions...and none of them have flower displays like these. Lucky girl!!!
    Thanks so much for hosting OW. It's wonderful to see photos from all over the world...and a great way for all of us to connect.
    Smiles,
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  35. MaggieMarch 9, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Susan,
    I say exactly the same thing when I see magnolias blooming in other peoples gardens.
    I so wish that we had planted one years ago.
    Thanks for all you do with OW.
    Maggie

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  36. The Little Red ShopMarch 9, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Oh, what lovely flowers! We're still covered in snow...so I'm linking up with a few inspirational pictures from last summer! Thank you for hosting!

    Happy Wednesday!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  37. Kai RuiMarch 9, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    such wonderful flowers in bloom...glad it's spring in your place now...

    this is my first time I joined here...

    Blooming Wednesday!

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  38. YamiMarch 9, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I love flowers!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Susan, I say the same thing this time of year when everything is blooming, I want a Japanese Magnolia tree,too. We got to get one this year.
    ~JO
    LazyonLoblolly

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  40. JeanneMarch 9, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Susan, beautiful magnolias in pink. I too went by Lowe's and did buy two small pansy plants for my back porch pots. They tolerate the cold so I went for it. I love the flowers in Lowe's.

    Happy OW and thank you hosting one of the most fun meme's out there.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  41. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I wasn't sure what the correct name of those trees was...I call them Pink Magnolias or Tulip Trees...I knew they weren't native.
    Have a blessed day,
    Mama Bear

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  42. EileenMarch 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Gorgeous flowers!! Spring is almost here, thank goodness.

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  43. Donna@Conghaile CottageMarch 9, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I SO agree on how hard it is to not buy anything from the garden centers "YET"! LOVE your post with the flowering trees. They are SO BEAUTIFUL!
    Have a wonderful week,
    Hugs, Donna

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  44. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaMarch 9, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What a gorgeous time of year in nature! I'm all linked up with your button on my post. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. Already following you and love all of your posts! Roz at La Bella Vita

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  45. Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorienMarch 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    What beautiful trees! I'm so ready for spring....I wish it would get here already!

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  46. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪March 10, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    as we head towards our cooler weather, your magnolias are a delight.

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  47. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMarch 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    The tulip magnolias are in bloom here in my region of NC, too, Susan. And they really are beautiful. My daffodils and tulips are also blooming. YAY!!! I am sooo ready for spring to spring! ;)

    Thanks for hosting the party. I would love to have you join me for my linky party, as well. And be sure to stop by for Funny Faux Pas Follies this Friday!

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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