Standing by the old and woody heather bed, last year, we discussed
what we should do.What had given us pleasure for 18 years, was
now looking tatty and past its sell by date. Decisions! Decisions!
We’d often discussed whether we should have a garden pond; it was
just a case of choosing the right spot.
This particular spot seemed ideal and so...we took the plunge! I say
‘we’ but in all honesty, my role in all of this in the early days has
been ‘tea lady‘ and researcher of pond plants! The heavy work, the
hard grafting, the back breaking, physical effort, was all down to
my other half!
Fast forward to around 8th May this year and the pond construction
was complete. We were a couple of weeks into lockdown. And thus
began the fun part of ordering plants...and then ordering more!
now looking tatty and past its sell by date. Decisions! Decisions!
We’d often discussed whether we should have a garden pond; it was
just a case of choosing the right spot.
This particular spot seemed ideal and so...we took the plunge! I say
‘we’ but in all honesty, my role in all of this in the early days has
been ‘tea lady‘ and researcher of pond plants! The heavy work, the
hard grafting, the back breaking, physical effort, was all down to
my other half!
Fast forward to around 8th May this year and the pond construction
was complete. We were a couple of weeks into lockdown. And thus
began the fun part of ordering plants...and then ordering more!
A kind neighbour passed us two toads over the garden fence, from his
garden, and the pond was now taking shape!
It’s only been two months and we have had a wealth of wildlife
visiting! One,late,June afternoon,I glanced across to the pond, just
in time to see a barred grass snake taking a swim! Quite a sight!
I raced to get a) my other half and b) the camera!
Our pond, in two months, has become a place for birds to visit and
drink; for many insects to frequent; for hedgehogs to visit at night;
for a lovely variety of pond plants to put down their roots or float to
their hearts’ content. No doubt far more goes on when we are not
present! And only a few days ago, as we were sitting with our coffee,
a Firecrest flew down ..the tiniest bird that I’ve ever seen!
Was it the right decision? You bet!
Every day brings a delight of some sort. Every day is different.
Every day is pure magic. Every day, we meet there..elevenses, lunch
afternoon drinks time and even early evening...we can’t get enough
of it!
I just wish we’d done this years ago!
And so..if you are thinking of building a garden pond...don’t waste time
contemplating! Just do it! You won’t be disappointed! Truly!
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