Your P.E.I.: In the garden

Islanders share photos taken close to home

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Caption: This iris has survived winds and rain in Wilmot Valley, P.E.I. (Submitted by Bob McKillop)

We all know there are lots of great spots to explore on P.E.I. — but sometimes the best place to be is relaxing in your own backyard.
You've been sharing photos of your gardens with us.

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Caption: This butterfly was spotted in Michael David White's backyard in Cardigan. (Submitted by Michael David White)

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Caption: This blue jay was out looking for sun on a cloudy morning. (Submitted by Linda Matheson-Ford)

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Caption: These perfectly formed Lady Slippers are growing in Winsloe, P.E.I. (Submitted by KD Murray)

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Caption: Kevin 'Boomer' Gallant shared this photo of a busy bee in the rhododendron in his backyard. (Kevin Gallant/CBC)

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Caption: The lilies are starting to bloom in Irma Kidd Johnson's garden. (Submitted by Irma Kidd Johnson)

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Caption: Shelley Boekema MacLeod's rhododendron is in full bloom. (Submitted by Shelley Boekema MacLeod)

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Caption: Yum, worms! Colleen MacKay snapped this robin feeding her young in Sherwood. (Photo by Colleen MacKay)

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Caption: Timmy Carter's backyard in Chepstow, P.E.I., is in full bloom. (Submitted by Timmy Carter)

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Caption: Cheryl Garnhum has this incredible water view in Stanley Bridge, P.E.I. (Submitted by Cheryl Garnhum)

Are you snapping shots of the Island, too? Send us your photos of adorable wildlife, beautiful scenery and stunning sunsets through a direct message on the CBC Prince Edward Island Facebook(external link) page, tag us on Instagram @CBCPEI(external link), tweet us @CBCPEI(external link) or submit to Compass Photo of the Day(external link).