A journal of my home vegetable garden. Skippy thinks it's his garden, but I've been gardening here for 20 years. We're located near Boston (USDA zone 6). I have a big community garden plot and a small plot in my yard. I try to grow all of my family's vegetables using sustainable organic methods.
I've never seen a hummingbird moth before. My sister helped me identify it. Amazing!
Judy owns the community garden plot next to mine. She planted a butterfly garden along the path for everyone to enjoy. Its a moving experience of buzzing and color. Every time I go to my plot, I walk by and marvel. Last weekend I had my camera and took a bunch of photos.
posted by kathy at 8/17/2011 10:05:00 PM
"A well planned garden
bathed in rain and sun.
A faithful laborer...
and the harvest shall come."
...Nancy Simms Taylor
Subscribe to
Posts [Atom]
12 Comments:
I've spotted a hummingbird moth in my garden a few times, but I've never gotten as good a photo as you have!
August 17, 2011 10:30 PM
Thank you for identifying that for me! I've seen them many times in my garden here in Greece and never knew what they were.
August 18, 2011 12:43 AM
They are amazing creatures. I have a couple here....the first time I saw them was a few years back. They are so neat to watch. This spring, I spotted a baby one--it was so little.
August 18, 2011 3:03 AM
What an amazing little creature! I wish he visited my garden :)
August 18, 2011 4:12 AM
oh, I'm so envious! Very nice shot. SO cool. Thanks! =)
August 18, 2011 12:35 PM
Aren't they amazing, I have only seen one here in London. But if visiting France I see loads, I couldn't believe what I was seeing first time, lucky Belmont Community gardeners.
Marian (London UK)
August 18, 2011 1:54 PM
Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing them.
August 18, 2011 10:29 PM
Thanks for the photos of my pollinator garden, Kathy. My granddaughter and I have seen huge butterflies lately - wish I knew what kind they were.
August 18, 2011 10:43 PM
Lovely images! Your blog is always such a delight.
August 21, 2011 1:52 AM
Butterfly garden is very like and more beautiful garden. Because in the garden more enjoyable and fantastic garden that can be more enjoy in that place.
August 23, 2011 9:08 AM
That hummingbird moth is the stuff of nightmares O_O
August 23, 2011 9:29 PM
Those hummingbird moths are so cute. Sphinx moths are my favorites and I really enjoy raising them.
September 01, 2011 5:32 PM
Post a Comment
<< Home