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BIT OF JOY | Azaleas in bloom

By Heather Henderson
Published on March 17, 2025 at 9:54 am
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It’s that time again. Azalea season is upon us, with those beautiful bright purple and pink flowers that pop up overnight and make everything brighter and more cheerful. Happy (almost) spring!

author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist who has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.

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