In spite of bydrangeas spreading their cool colors across the landscape, the hots have it. Flowers now in bloom reflect atmospheric conditions. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.

Outstanding floral display at the home of Linda and David Grow at Bena.
Hydrangeas at Susan, sent by Kathryn K. Freeman.

Part of the beautiful gardens at the home of Yana Hare, Gloucester Point.
Connie Spence, Gloucester, sent a photo of her July 4 gladiolus.

A venerable hibiscus, cared for by Al Hudgins for over 20 years, is still blooming in its new home near Susan.
Linda Dalgety’s firecracker plant at Port Haywood attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Daylily growing at Lee’s Neck Farm, sent by James Moller.

Yellow hibiscus at home of Judy and Milton Hudgins at Hayes.
Fiesta Hibiscus by Deanna Montanio, sent by Ruth Smallwood.

Martha Thompson Hudgins of Gloucester is on the road, and sent photos of Peacock Flower at Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas, and giant hibiscus...