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The phlox is blooming! Above in the perennial garden and below the original plant next to the pond which came from a friend.
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This bee was still asleep as I photographed the blossoms.
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A closeup of Natascha phlox. See its striped blossoms?
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Cathy in MN asked to see my finished project: the mosaic stepping stone.
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And finally the hibiscus is producing saucer sized blooms.