When days are hot and nights bring little rain, pollinators are grateful for the flowers that continue to bloom thanks to gardeners’ loving care. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.

Marigolds and swallowtail butterfly, sent by Cheryl Battle of Bavon.
Moon flower from garden of Carol White, Gloucester.
Dinner plate hibiscus growing in Donna Frantz’s yard in Susan.

Zinnias and hibiscus from Linda Dalgety of Port Haywood.

Orange zinnia and miniature sunflower with three small bees, sent by Martha Thompson Hudgins of Gloucester.

Butterfly seen on a morning walk, sent by Todd Vest.
Yellow swallowtail butterfly on sunburst sunflower in the garden of Heidi and Andy Hurst.

Tiger lily, Confederate Jasmine, Blackberry Lilies, and bee on the Bee balm, sent by Linda Lee Earl of northern Gloucester.
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