Sometimes us gardeners are given incredible opportunities to acquire plants, and three weeks ago I had just that. The college where I lecture is being almost entirely rebuilt, and after the Easter break one of the old buildings is being knocked down. Along one side are (well, were) several big old plants: Washingtonia robusta, Cordyline australis and Magnolia grandiflora. The Estates department told us all that since these were going to be chucked out, if we wanted them we could just dig them up.
So I did. I selected a 3-metre tall Magnolia, and Hubster came into college to help me dig it up, before we wheeled it home. We nearly took out half a dozen ceiling tiles, getting it through the building to be demolished, but figured we were just helping out the builders.
As you can see, it's a bit too big to go in Jurassic Park, so we decided to put it into the ground - it's not as if we have any decent grass around there anyway! The groundsman said it didn't flower last year but had in previous years, so I'm looking forward to seeing what it comes up with in years to come!
So I did. I selected a 3-metre tall Magnolia, and Hubster came into college to help me dig it up, before we wheeled it home. We nearly took out half a dozen ceiling tiles, getting it through the building to be demolished, but figured we were just helping out the builders.
As you can see, it's a bit too big to go in Jurassic Park, so we decided to put it into the ground - it's not as if we have any decent grass around there anyway! The groundsman said it didn't flower last year but had in previous years, so I'm looking forward to seeing what it comes up with in years to come!
Ooh, I love magnolia grandiflora. I hope it flowers for you.
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