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Project 366 Weeks 27 & 28

The 366 Photo Challenge 2016

I finally saw my first hummingbird moth in my garden!  I've read about them, and seen pictures of them online but never up close.  As it always turns out, my camera was nowhere near me the moment I noticed this fascinating creature gathering nectar from my liatris flowers.  Although I didn't get any pictures, I have the experience which is all that matters.  I have also seen butterflies and hummingbirds enjoying my selection of pollinator friendly plants this month.  Everything from the chickens on the farm to the tomatoes in the garden seem to be thriving in this hot summer heat.  Daylily season has come and gone, now I'm eagerly awaiting dahlia and sunflower season!  A sunflower already started blooming in my front garden!  Come take a look at the latest happenings below. 

Day 198 | 366 {little}

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They may not be babies anymore, but they're still little! 🐥

Day 199 | 366 {negative space}

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Little beauties ripening under the sun. I really can't wait! 🍅

Day 200 | 366 {my favorite place}

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My favorite place will always be in the garden. Enjoying daylily season right now! I wait all year to see these beauties bloom💛

Day 201 | 366 {happiness}

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Happiness is when your corn starts looking like this in the garden. 😌

Day 202 | 366 {free choice}

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Really enjoying all the activity buzzing around my liatris 🐝

Day 203 | 366 {rule of thirds}

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One of the most helpful flowers you can plant in your veggie garden. Couldn't imagine a year without marigolds!

Day 204 | 366 {my guilty pleasure}

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I consider this my gardening guilty pleasure. I am in love with both morning glories and moonflowers. Some see morning glories as weeds in different parts of the US, but these vines are at the top of my list! They aren't perennials here in New England, so each year I plant tons of new seeds. I love to see these flowers cover my chicken wire fence. I've grown over 10 different varieties and can't pick a favorite. Moonflowers have been more of a challenge for me. They seem to do better in tropical climates and need a long warm season to bloom. By the time they get ready to take off here, it gets cold outside. It also seems to be a favorite of the groundhog that lives in my yard. He enjoys eating the tender baby plants. I don't enjoy this at all! If anyone grows moonflowers or morning glories and has any tips, feel free to share! ☀️🌙

Day 205 | 366 {special}

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It's truly special when your favorite flower begins to bloom in your garden. Here is the sunshine calla lily from Longfield Gardens ☀️

Day 206 | 366 {a daily task}

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My latest daily task has been picking garden beans. I feel like every time I'm positive I've gotten them all, there's a bunch hiding under those thick leaves!🍃

Day 207 | 366 {artistic}

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Sunflowers always make me think of famous artwork by the likes of Vincent Van Gogh & Diego Rivera.💛 I tend to have a love/hate relationship with the squirrels and chipmunks in my yard. Can't take the credit for this flower though. Whoever planted this had chubby cheeks and a fuzzy tail. It was a drop and dash situation apparently 🌻🐿 Thanks you this time, tiny friend!

Day ‪208 | 366 {in between}

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Freckles in between a nap and a swim. The ducks were thrilled to have playtime with the geese today! Phoebe is back to her playful self now that her eye injury is healing. She is enjoying searching for grubs and nibbling all the grass she can find! 🌾Finn is excited to take on the roll of fierce protector again and is back to being skeptical of water bottles and buckets.

Day 209 | 366 {what’s in my bag}

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These are my bag essentials. I never leave my house without cash, cards, keys & iPhone. I use my grandmother's leather Coach keychain that's probably older than me. Classics never go out of style. There's truly nothing better than turning a regular water bottle into an Arnold Palmer on the go. A little Chanel lip liner, lipstick & gloss can really help me quickly transition my look from day to night. To avoid dry hands from all the gardening I do, I always carry some gardeners ultra-moisturizing hand therapy. It's a game changer! I always carry my favorite perfume on me that has hints of jasmine & vanilla. 👝

Day 210 | 366 {simple}

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If you look closely, you will see a simply stunning bloom bursting with color. Here is Proven Winners bi-color Luscious Pinkberry Blend lantana!

Day 211 | 366 {loyal}

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Finn is such a loyal farm goose. He takes his duty of protecting all the fowl pretty seriously! Don't mess with him, and if your going to, distract him with watermelon first.

Day 212 | 366 {summer}

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One of my favorite summer flowers growing in my garden. I wait patiently for these beauties to bloom all summer. Lily beetles be damned!

Day 213 | 366 {my style}

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My window box style is pretty in pink this August. I feel like all my pink flowers are doing so well this month! 💗

My 366 So Far

July Calendar

The corn is getting nice and tall in my vegetable garden.  I've been picking beans daily and enjoying the beauty of the vibrant marigolds scattered here and there.  The ducks and geese have been enjoying daily swims in the pond to keep cool.  Finn is continuing to be the best guard goose on the farm.  How are you keeping cool this summer?  Anything fun growing in your garden?  Let me know in the comment section below or tweet me @thefreckledrose.  Hope you are are enjoying these dog days of summer! 

 

In Case You Missed It-  Project 366 Weeks 25 & 26 

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Hey! I'm Angie, A millennial living in New England. I enjoy sharing about what I grow right in my own backyard. Here you can learn simple tips to help you grow your own vegetables, herbs and flowers. Stick around and join me for budget friendly ideas, easy DIY projects, fresh recipes and more.

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35 Comments

  • Reply
    Liz
    August 9, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Lovely lilies! And yay for marigolds in the veggie garden! <3

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    Karren Haller
    August 9, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Amazing photos, I love the chicken and duck but enjoyed them all!!
    Would love to have you stop by and share your blog on the Oh My Heartsie Girls WW this week.
    I am now following your BL, Twitter and Facebook
    Hope you have a lovely day!

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    Maria Gagliano
    August 9, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I really love your photos. They made me long to get back into real photography not just taking shots with my camera.

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    Erika Ravnsborg
    August 8, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    What beautiful pictures. I just love all those little animals!

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    Margaret Birding For Pleasure
    August 8, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Love the close upsof the flowes as well as the ducks, and goose

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    Eileen
    August 8, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Hello, your flowers are all simply beautiful. I love your cute chick, goose and ducks. The hummingbird moth is a cool looking insect, great sighting. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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    Stephanie
    August 8, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Beautiful photos, as always. I just adore all the flowers.

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    Hanna
    August 8, 2016 at 3:54 am

    Amazing pictures 🙂

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    Amber
    August 8, 2016 at 1:54 am

    Beautiful photos! What an inspiring project. What kind of camera are you using?

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      Thefreckledrose
      August 8, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Thank you Amber! I use a Canon 30D & my Canon Rebel T3i!

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    DeniseinVA
    August 7, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    I loved looking at your post, an enjoyable read and all these beautiful photos, so uplifting. Thank you Angie, so happy you linked with Today’s Flowers. You made my day 🙂

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      Thefreckledrose
      August 8, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you Denise! You are so kind 🙂 Always happy to link up!

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    Kaitlyn
    August 7, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    Brilliant! I love photography projects, although I somehow always seem to forget to actually COMPLETE mine. I’ll take the photos and never edit them into a year’s worth of images. Geeeeesh. Maybe I should just do 366 of my kids….

    ANYWAY, your photos are so lovely. Bright. Composed. Love <3

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      Thefreckledrose
      August 8, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Yes, it can be hard to keep up with them. Life gets busy! Thank you so much Kaitlyn 🙂

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    Paige Strand
    August 7, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a hummingbird moth! You take lovely images, by the way 🙂

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      Thefreckledrose
      August 8, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      They are fascinating little things! Not easy to spot that’s for sure. Thank you Paige!

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    Sarah
    August 7, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Absolutely beautiful photography. I’m jealous!

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    Cassie Lopez
    August 7, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    It’s too bad that you didn’t have your camera around for the hummingbird moth, but it’s so exciting that you saw one! Your garden looks absolutely amazing.

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      Thefreckledrose
      August 8, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      I know! At least I have the memory of it 🙂 Thank you Cassie!

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    rusty duck
    August 7, 2016 at 5:52 am

    Gorgeous shots Angie 🙂

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