We have a moderate climate, but it’s very unusual to find fresh vegetables outdoors ready to pick at this time of year. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.

Jeri Trudeau of Gloucester photographed “Valiant horse heralds Indigenous Americans” at Gloucester Library. At right, fog creeps into the background on Main Street, Gloucester.

Myron Sutherlin of Gloucester Point has grown cauliflower that’s ready now.

Steve and Tenna Safrit of Gwynn harvested these tomatoes just before Christmas from volunteer plants, protected from the frost by a clematis vine.

Gene and Janet Gomez of Dutton plucked this bloom from a camellia bush in full bloom.

Lewis Hubbard of Cardinal sent a photo of Camellia japonica Tama Vino.

Cathy Lambert of Hayes purchased this “Merry Christmas” amaryllis at Brent and Becky’s in Ware Neck.

Bougainvillea in bloom; sent by Rebecca Slater of White Marsh.

Amaryllis Ferrari grown by Jerry Young of Gloucester.

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