The Stellata has been......

.....marvellous this year despite being battered by the gales earlier on.  In fact all the Magnolias I've seen have been stunning.   I liked this shot of the back of the flowers - often quite interesting!  There's an extra of more of it.

Back home and I attempted a "little light weeding" this afternoon whilst surveying the chaos around me!  Those who know me will know what I mean!  Can hardly move now but it's a start.  Going to see all of the family and the grandchildren tomorrow which will be lovely.