2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Our Forest · Our Yard

Our Yard/Forest In Late June (1)

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1) Common Motherwort; 2) Foggy Backyard; 3) Common Pokeweed;
4) Bittersweet Nightshade Droplets; 5) Roseleaf Raspberries; 6) Wood Fern;
7) Foggy Forest; 8) Heal-all; 9) Foggy Forest; 10) Robber Fly;
11) Courting Hoverflies; 12) Robber Fly

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Our Garden · Our Greenhouse

Our Garden/Greenhouse In Late June (1)

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1) First Tomatoes; 2) Lavender) 3) Salvia ‘Amistad’; 4) Foggy Garden;
5) Red Hot Poker; 6 & 7) Blooming Radish

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Litha · Wheel of The Year

On This Summer Solstice ~ 2024

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

Happy Summer Solstice ~ Blessed Litha!

Blessed Litha! Sacred fire!
Magical sunrise stirs a desire
Queen of Heaven and of Earth
We celebrate your bright rebirth
We see your first blessed rays
In these magical solstice days
Ascending cycle to fulfill
Dancing on the silver hill.
Lilies burn with your desire
Intoxicating spirit fire
As oak and myrrh and mugwort burn
Elder, chamomile, and fern
The sacred serpent eats the Spring
Then brings Autumn on the wing
Burning wreaths of sweet vervain
The Goddess will return again.
Martha Magenta

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Litha · Wheel of The Year

Summer Solstice/Litha 2024

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

Litha, also known as Midsummer or the Summer Solstice, is a Pagan festival celebrated between June 20 – 23, marking the longest day of the year. It honors the Sun at its peak strength and the abundance of nature. Celebrations often include bonfires, feasting, dancing, and rituals to encourage prosperity, love, and good health.

Blessed Litha!

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Litha · Wheel of The Year

Beautiful Summer Season 2024 (3)

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

The Summer Solstice is here. Blessed Litha!

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Litha · Wheel of The Year

Beautiful Summer Season 2024 (2)

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

Midsummer/Litha Blessings

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Litha · Wheel of The Year

Beautiful Summer Season 2024 (1)

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

Summer Solstice is near.

πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€πŸŒΏπŸŒ»πŸβ˜€

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅

Hot Summer Days (3)

β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»

Rainbow in late Summer 2010

β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Our Yard · Throwback Thursday

Our Yard In Early June 2021

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We can’t take the credit for this beautiful garden and yard at our new home, now. This actually goes to the former owner of the house. However, I wanted to show you what’s growing seasonally, and the wildflowers we have in the yard. After all this rain at the Memorial Day Weekend, the Sun came out, and I had to take a little stroll on our new property.

1) Pink Rhododendron; 2) American Robin; 3) Common Speedwell;
4) Pink Rhododendron; 5) Blue Flag Iris; 6) Fox Glove; 7) Multiflora Rose;
8) Turkey Mushroom; 9) Cicada Killer on Multiflora Rose; 10) Our House;
11) Roseleaf Raspberry; 12) Dame’s Violet; 13) Greater Celandine;
14) Ground Ivy; 15) Patriotic Decoration at our Frontdoor;
16) Oxalis/Wood Sorrel; 17) Tall Buttercup; 18) Daisy Fleabane;
19) White Clover; 20) Norway Spruce Cones; 21) Pink Rhododendron;
22) Red Clover; 23) American Robin; 24) Pink Rhododendron

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~ 06/01/2021 ~

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅

Hot Summer Days (2)

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Summer Fireworks 2010

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Our Garden · Our Greenhouse

Our Garden/Greenhouse In Early June (3)

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1) Blueberry; 2) Raindrops; 3) Blooming Purple Milkweed; 4) Blueberries;
5) Blooming Purple Milkweed; 6 & 7) Raindrops; 8 Broccoli

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Our Garden · Our Yard

Summer Rain In New England (1)

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My allergies were acting up, today. I had an itchy nose and itchy ears. When it began to rain, the itchiness stopped immediately. I could go back outside and breathe without sneezing. It was still raining when I captured photos outdoors, and the cool drops felt so good on my skin.

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Our Garden · Our Greenhouse

Our Garden/Greenhouse In Early June (2)

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1) Swiss Chard; 2) Carrots; 3) Purple Milkweed; 4) Blue Sage
(Salvia β€˜Amistad’); 5) Cauliflower; 6) Our Garden & Greenhouse;
7) Tomato Blossoms; 8 & 9) Our Garden Raised Beds;
10) Summer Garden Decoration

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · DIY

Beach Home Decor (1)

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Since it is Summer time, it’s also vacation time. My family and I used to travel a lot all over the U.S. But we can’t always make it to the beach. Therefore, I make sure, we have a little bit of beach flair in our house during Summer Break. The shells come out of the boxes, and I’m β€œartsy & crafty”. With some flower pots, candles, paint, shells & glue many cool beach designs can be done. Here are a couple of ideas I had in the past. And Mr. Pelican approves it.

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Kringle Candle Company

Summer Time 2024 (1)

β›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸš

β›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸšβ›΅βš“πŸš

2024 · Our Garden · Our Yard

Our Garden/Yard In Early June (1)

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1) Broccoli; 2) White Clover; 3) Ozzy; 4) Fleabane;
5) Common Motherwort; 6) Multiflora Rose

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅

Hot Summer Days (1)

β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»

Double Rainbow in Summer 2008

β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»β›΅πŸŒΊβ›±πŸŒ»

2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅ · Our Forest · Our Yard

Our Yard/Forest In Early June (1)

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1) Pink Rhododendron; 2) Multiflora Rose; 3) Our View to Waterbury;
4) Roseleaf Raspberry; 5) Sugar Maple Leaves; 6) In Our Forest;
7) Wood Fern; 8) Purple Iris; 9) Rosebud; 10) Pink Rhododendron;
11) White Clover

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2024 · β›΅β˜€ Summer β˜€β›΅

The Lovely Month of June

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Birds just waking up to sing
as nighttime slips away,
Dewdrops sparkling in the Sun
too great a brand-new day,
Fireflies lighting dusky skies
and strolls beneath the Moon β€”
What could be more perfect
than the lovely month of June.

Author ~ Unknown

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