Sunday, May 7, 2023

2023 Road Trip: Magnolia Botanical Garden (5/7/2023)

Sunday, May 7, 2023 (continued)
The Magnolia Botanical Garden in Verona, MS is a reciprocal garden with Tyler Arboretum, but admission is free. It started in 1997 as a demonstration garden and educational resource.
A bridge leads into the Magnolia Botanical Garden
A general view
Ilex attenuata 'Savannah'/Savannah Holly (KSS)
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
(remember that the magnolia is
featured on the Mississippi state flag)
There is still a peony bud
A two-hole nesting box?
Iris pseudacorus/Yellow Flag Iris is now considered
invasive, even in Mississippi
Magnolia grandiflora/Southern Magnolia
Southern Magnolia bud
'Firecracker' Kolorscape Rose
Rose Garden
Gazebo
Too early in the season for the Demonstration Beds
Grasses Garden
Weeds in the walkway of the Natives Garden
Verbena rigida/Slender Vervain
Tamales were adopted by the Mississippi locals from the
Mexican migrant workers, and sold at stands; this Mexican
restaurant tamale is covered in sour cream and guacamole
Next: Memphis, TN.

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