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Yesterday I did the most dreaded chore of all. I winterized the pond. I cut back all the plants; cleaned as much gunk from the bottom as I could and put some screening on it so the heron won’t come … Continue reading
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This summer with all the rain and sunshine and heat, the landscape is lush and beautiful. All pictures were taken this morning. Have a great day!
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Ponds are fun. Frogs, water lilies, and fish – what’s not to like? There are a few chores. Most involve cleaning in the spring and prepping for winter in the fall. In between I backwash the filter weekly (about 5 … Continue reading
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Pond – This is the first week that all three colors of my water lilies bloomed. It is just gorgeous. The week that was – Hazel had surgery this week. (That’s a total other story!) Talk about a household turning … Continue reading
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Don’t gloat. Mom said it wasn’t becoming. Karma will get you in the end. It’s ok to celebrate a success but don’t get braggy about it. I found that out the hard way. If you read about the success of … Continue reading
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It happens to everyone sooner or later. They can’t help themselves. The attraction to the camera is just too much. Lily (the wayward deer who keeps trashing my pond) has discovered the night camera. Earlier this week she posed this … Continue reading
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Tuesday was to be a wonderful day. Weather was great. The beloved husband was coming home. It didn’t live up to its expectations. Not by a long shot. I woke up to an almost empty pond. A leak had siphoned most … Continue reading
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Something was eating my pond plants. My beautiful water lilies, marsh marigold, parrot’s feather — almost all gone! I wasn’t sure what was eating it. I couldn’t develop a solution without knowing what did it. Some people suggested raccoons or … Continue reading
The pond is coming to life — After months of bellyaching about the weather, the first water lily leaf has hit the surface of my pond. That is always exciting! My pond may be small but I always have water … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 