Work on Phase II of my pond and streambed project has been very sporadic since buying a liner several years ago and starting breaking ground on Christmas day of 2015 (I believe. I can't find a post about it). I guess my focus had been on the meadow--I figured the meadow was a much larger expanse than my pond...and I wanted to transform the yard big time. The meadow progress has had its own pitfalls...hopefully I will post about that at a later date.
This spring, as I was looking forward to (longing for) summer vacation to start, I decided that this had to be the "year of the pond". I cannot wait any longer. I'm not getting any younger. I am--somehow!--turning fifty this year!
Anyway, I have started, again, digging Phase II of my pond which I left undone in 2016. I can't believe that I did not post here a few days ago--last week some time, when I came in exhilarated from the progress I had made. My soil is loose and digging has been easy. It feels good. Makes me feel young. :) I am confident now that I will fill it with water long before summer is over. How I will manage to hide the liner and make it look as natural as possible is yet to be seen...but, I hope to do that as well.
My husband, Jeff, surprised me by researching pumps and filters while I was out digging. We ended up ordering the pump, two filters, and a corrugated hose. :) They arrived the other day--and, yet, I still didn't post! :-O
Getting pictures uploaded from my phone to my blog has been a deterrent. So, here I am finally back on my desk top...hoping to have access to the photos I want to add.
This long rambling post doesn't do justice to the feelings of joy I feel knowing what a huge asset this pond will be to wildlife--and to my own peace of mind. I love water. I always have, I think. I am drawn to ponds, lakes, and streams. Having one in our own back yard--and all that it attracts is something I have wanted for 'forever'. I am shocked and dismayed that it took me so long! It seems so easy (so far) and the benefits immense! :)
(Pictures to follow--still having trouble accessing them.)
Recreating a native habitat has been a dream of mine since I was about 18. It only took me 20 years, but I finally have two acres of land in the country with which to work (and play). My goal is to document the improvements I make to the property: restoring habitat & attracting birds and butterflies in addition to other wildlife.
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Hi, David. I've been wondering about your pond. Glad to see completion is near at hand. I'm looking forward to seeing photos.
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