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Could a gardener be any luckier!
xxoogail
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Gail,I love that time just before - just before the blooming main event, the sweet waiting time - your shot captures that time so well...
ReplyDeleteNow isn't that a sign of spring and hope and everything wonderful to come! Do hope that you've been able to right things after your storm - the weather these days is definintely strange.
ReplyDeleteUh yeah, if it's already fully open and the scent is already wafting across the garden, :) Thanks again!!
ReplyDeleteMakes you want to sit outside and watch it open.
ReplyDeleteoh exciting! I wasn't reading your blog yet last spring so this is my first time to see that phlox.
ReplyDeleteDarla, LOL...of course it's bloomed in your garden! It's so exciting knowing that a bit of c and l is in Florida. xxoogail
ReplyDeleteHi Gail - do you have a time-exposure setting?? ;-) Love that you're seeing this already... especially after the times you've recently experienced!
ReplyDeleteA gardener should could not be any luckier!
ReplyDeleteThis gardener could be luckier...and have all of your glorious flowers in her own garden ;) I can't wait to see your Phlox open!
ReplyDeleteOh, it is Spring. Sure wish I had some in my garden. Maybe one day.
ReplyDeleteI assume that is a phlox that will not be happy in my mostly zone 5 garden.
ReplyDeleteGail,
ReplyDeleteThat phlox is a beauty. Did not know any phlox was fragrant.
Pat, I would try it anyway! gail
ReplyDeleteRandi, There are several phloxes with delicious fragrance~P paniculata,
ReplyDeleteP divaricata and P pilosa...All lovely plants for our gardens. gail
Oh that sounds so perfect, and fragranced tooooo.
ReplyDeleteJen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
I love the anticipation of waiting for buds to burst into bloom. Do you know, Gail, I've never smelled the fragrance of PPPP? I won't make that mistake this year when mine bloom.
ReplyDeleteHow can that be, Gail? It just seems way to early. I love that photo. Anticipatory.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Can't wait to see it in your garden!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture, Gail.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the follow up and to see the full flower.
Paula Jo
Super sharp picture. Great colors!
ReplyDeleteStill will have to wait to see mine.
I know it's an exciting moment, the stage just before the bud would burst open into a beautiful smile! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThat little clump of PPP you sent last year looks so full and healthy despite the drought last summer. I am excited too. No buds here yet though. Can't wait to see the preview.
ReplyDeleteMine is just about to bloom too, Gail. I'm excited. Love, love, love this plant. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Gail, I have added more Phlox to my garden. They performed so well last year, and even survived the summer with very little rain.
ReplyDeleteSpring is such a lovely time of year....anticipation is the key.
Great photo Gail!
ReplyDeleteStunning photo, Gail. Wish I could share the POPPING moment beside you! Though behind you, our weekend was grand.
ReplyDeleteWow what a wonderful photo, makes you want to reach out and touch it. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I discovered creeping Phlox - mine are at the same stage, and I am riveted. The flowers are the same colour as the neighbouring Anenome blanda too, which is an added bonus. I suppose I should try and claim credit...
ReplyDeleteDear Gail, You capture such a magical time with this photo. I believe my favorite moments are in wait or anticipation for the unfurling folds of blooms. Phlox are so delicate in this stage. I can feel your excitement. Still a bit of a ways off for us here in the NE. Beautiful photograph!
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