My Rose's are Blooming!

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All 5 of my Roses are blooming and I'm so excited I had to share! (Please ignore the weeds, I weeded this bed once already, but have been focused on my vegetable garden. I need to get some fresh mulch for this bed) 
I plant a few geraniums around my roses to help ward off the Japanese beetles. It's not perfect, but I do see significantly less than the years I have not planted them. 

Just had to share the beauty with you! 


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