the freaky tree in my yard is…

 called what? Anyone know what this kind of tree is? It looks like things of nightmares. it drops these spiky cherry looking things on my yard (see mushroom pic) that hurt when you step on them barefoot–like a lego.

the southern magnolia

when i was living in Vermont, i read about life in the deep south. i read of the legendary Magnolia. moving to Alabama in 1993, i had high expectations. the magnolia is an evergreen tree. the foliage during the winter is deep, dark green, it’s leaves are glossy & firm, which is nice when everything…