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Flowers Burst Into Bloom For First Day Of Summer: Photo Of The Day

Wednesday is the summer solstice, the official start of summer.

Hydrangea plant starts to bloom in San Leandro, Calif.
Hydrangea plant starts to bloom in San Leandro, Calif. (Miyo Burnett)

SAN LEANDRO, CA — The first day of summer arrived gloriously in San Leandro with blue skies, mild temperatures, and perfect gardening conditions. Miyo Burnett snapped this photo of her potted hydrangea plant starting to bloom.

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