On a cold February morning, alongside my mother and sisters, I found myself at The Magnolia Silos, created and made famous by the much-loved hosts of HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper’ program.
We were on a girls road trip through Texas, and as fans of the show, The Silos in Waco were a must-see destination.
The day we arrived was brisk, and we headed straight to the bakery, which is well-known for its delicious cupcakes and pastries. So, while my travel companions saved me a place in line, I headed straight for the decorative window boxes along the front and side of the bakery.
To be honest, I didn’t expect to see much in the way of greenery or gardens in winter, and so I was pleasantly surprised to see the lovely plantings underneath the windows.
Edible plants were mixed with ornamental plants, creating a blending of soft, complimentary shades, which suited the cloudy day.
The rosemary pruned into little topiaries created the perfect backdrop for the white, ornamental kale.
There is almost always a line around the bakery, but we were fortunate only to have to wait for 10 minutes before entering. In the meantime, we were handed a bakery menu where we could select what we wanted ahead of time.
I picked the ‘Shiplap’ cupcake – because, where else was I ever going to have the opportunity to get one anywhere else? It was delicious!
This sign within the bakery echoed the sentiments of all who entered and came out with a box of much-coveted cupcakes.
Once outside of the bakery, we headed for the main store where four magnolia trees were espaliered to the left of the entrance.
Don’t let the relatively empty facade fool you – it was filled with shoppers inside.
A grouping of lavender greeted us as we climbed the steps into the store.
Hanging tight to my wallet while trying to figure out how much I had budgeted for shopping, I entered the store.
It was immediately evident that Joanna has a deep love for gardening and plants although all those inside the store were artificial greenery and flowers.
Back outdoors, my sister and I posed for a picture before we headed over to the garden area.
The garden is surrounded with beds filled with roses that had recently been cut back and tulips just beginning to emerge.
The Magnolia Seed & Supply shop is filled with garden decor along with seeds available for purchase.
Raised beds are filled with leafy greens. I like the wooden branches used to support the frost cloth.
green spaces of The Magnolia Silos
To the side of the store was a little greenhouse with a planter full of gorgeous kale.
I must admit that I’ve never thought of kale as ‘gorgeous’ before, but it was in this case.
On our way out, we took a photo of the silos surrounded by families and kids playing on a large expanse of artificial turf using old-fashioned lawn games provided for their use.
A quick stop for a photo.
I hope you enjoyed exploring the green spaces of The Magnolia Silos with me. I certainly did!
