The first Magnolia blossom appears, three years after planting....
There was a great deal of excitement when we saw the very first bud appear on the magnolia tree. Each day I watched as it slowly unfurled, creamy white and beautifully scented. Iain said it took him right back to 'Maritzburg, when the magnolia tree in the garden there produced huge flowers each summer and filled the house with its perfume.
Our poetry book, 'Four by Four' was featured in the local community newspaper (Fourways Review) and though it is a bit late for anyone to purchase a copy as a Christmas gift, I will be ordering more copies in the New Year. If you would like a copy of this very special book, please let me know.
On the right is a small sample of one of my children's songs featured in the book, which I hope to use eventually in a small book titled 'Alfie's Silly Song Book'.
