The colors of summer continue to prosper in spite of withering heat. Our readers sent these photos of their horticultural efforts. Please send yours to editor@gazettejournal.net.

Limelight hydrangea grown by Peggy Robins of Hayes.

A giant hosta in the yard of Phyllis Robins of Gloucester.

Steve Pope’s garden in Mathews is a sea of green.

A bee finds its dinner: photo sent by Chris Bridge of Mathews.

Cherie Cook of Mathews submits a cheerful flower face.

Crape myrtles in lawn at Church of the Nazarene in Hudgins, from Pastor Dave McKnight.

Patricia Olsen of Mathews shares an image of her Memory Garden.

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