In late spring, everything in the world seems fresh and new. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.

Sally Austin of Locust Hill photographed a summer tanager on her suet feeder.
Hydrangeas in full bloom at the home of Linda and David Grow, Bena.
Hydrangeas are in full bloom at the home of Karen Borja, Gloucester.

Spencer Hodges of Mathews shares a photo of his first crop of corn for 2025.
Black-eyed Susans, hydrangeas, bird bath and the York River make a beautiful view at the home of Douglas and Susanne Payne, Hayes.
Mandevilla at the home of Wayne and Susan Daniel, Gloucester Point.

A baby praying mantis on Japanese iris at the home of Reed Lawson, Mathews.
Baptisia, aka blue false indigo, Cheryl Battle of Bavon.
Deirdre Dunn of Onemo had a “through the looking glass” front yard visitor.

Jerry Young dug up this prehistoric scallop shell while planting a blackberry at Fiddler’s Crossing, Gloucester.
Lilies of the Field, sent by Mary Pope of Mathews.
Chicory...