How the wildlife pond is getting on. 60cm (The minimum depth I've read to be sure of avoiding freezing solid in winter) seems really deep! Putting in the split-cane edging now seemed a good idea.
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Well worth the leaving.. the patch of Field Beans (Vicia faba) along the border L-bed.. Mr bee agrees! :o)# 1147.13
An unexpected harvest. I had decided to resist the temptation to try the rhubarb this second year, but in my endeavors to build the pond I unwittingly broke a leaf or two.. temptation enough!# 1147.12
The seven 'Medania' spinaches from yesterday prior to planting out in veg bed 02. The existing plant is a self-seeded coriander.# 1147.11
Overkill? How they, the 'Ice King' lettuces and 'Parmex' carrots looked after 'protection'.Total Allotment Time: 4 hrs.
Principle Tasks: Continuing construction of the wildlife pond. Planting out above mentioned seedlings. Hand-weeding.
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Hi Tim,
Sorry that I was not there for a while,I hope to be online more next week. I feel terrible that I haven't had time to comment on your blog this last weeks :o(
Just way to busy with the kids and work on the house and garden.
I had a lot to read - and see that you've done a lot good works the last 14 days.
The hibernaculum will now be a pond I see - even a good choice I think and always nice.
Hugs to you & Huggy
Rita :o)
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Hi Tim,
Congratulations with the E award :o)
Wow! Cheers GW, thanks Rita!
I was hoping to post it to the blog tonight and reply to all my comments, but I've run myself into the ground again today, and this is only a check in before bed. Tomorrow for sure!
Thanks again!
Tim :o)x
Hi Jimmy
> You never told us the reason for the pond, that is if you need a reason
Only that they are great for wildlife, and good for a veg garden.. frogs love slugs!
> I think it will enhance the garden and encourage insects like dragonflies and damselflies
I hope so too, although regrettably I've read that a pond this size is too small for dragonflies.
> I take it the slope is so the hedgehog can get out
Yes, and hopefully anything else that wants to! :)
To be continued..
> How will you disguise the liner
Soil over the bottom (I'll have to check see if it's okay to use topsoil) and wood overhanging the vertical sides (width yet to be determined).
> where is all the water coming from?
From the nearby tap by watering can. Several trips envisaged, but at least I'll get an exact measurement of quantity - I've brought a treatment agent which removes harmful elements from tap water (i.e. chlorine and heavy metals). I'll also offer to reimburse the association for the water bill.
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> What kind of plants had you in mind for the pool?
Part of me would like to do as the RSPB's webpage suggests and leave it to nature. I'll probably worry though and end up visiting my local garden centre. Native plants for sure, in any case.
Glad to hear that your summer has arrived. The best of luck with your lettuces, strawberries and potatoes!
Tim :o)x
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