The Danish author Hans Christian Andersen wrote, “Just living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.

Shasta daisies and figs, sent by Judy Moughon of Mathews.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly enjoys a butterfly plant in Ginger Rowe’s garden in Gloucester.

Two butterflies feast on a butterfly bush; photo by Edna Bauer.

Mandevilla grown by Janet Clark of Hallieford.

Blackberry Merlot Hibiscus sent by Helen Herring of Harcum.

Flourishing tropical at the home of Arlene Tucker, Gloucester.

“Scout” frolics in Middlesex County dandelions; photo by Emilie Hooker.

Pat Rawls photographed this Strawberry/Vanilla Hydrangea seen in Ohio at the home of her brother, Bruce Norton, pictured.

Hibiscus at Hopeful, the home of Martha and Casey Frame in Cobbs Creek.

Photo of a sunflower sent by Melissa Chandler.

Evan Van Leeuwen of Gloucester found a wild Purple...