tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post7153029489298322533..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: The Digging of the Pond and Digging in the Broken Concrete Patiotinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-52442866266251085582012-01-18T21:38:17.399-06:002012-01-18T21:38:17.399-06:00Looking great! I would of made my husband finish i...Looking great! I would of made my husband finish it over the weekend. I wonder if the kitty will bother the fish?Kalliehttp://www.seedsandshovels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-10466317678879663452012-01-14T22:10:58.559-06:002012-01-14T22:10:58.559-06:00I am amazed at your energy and how much you have a...I am amazed at your energy and how much you have accomplished. My friend at the farm is a pond builder and lucky for me, I never have to do that work again. I did a small pond/fountain at my house a number of years ago where I dug it out and built the whole thing. But I filled it back in about five years later because I tired of winterizing it and removing the pump. I do miss the butterflies and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15515861996268014842012-01-12T18:38:25.418-06:002012-01-12T18:38:25.418-06:00What a ton of work! It will be really gorgeous, th...What a ton of work! It will be really gorgeous, though, and well worth the effort. I wish I had the space for a pond that large. My son and I dug in a teeny frog pond since we didn't have a way to connect a pump to an electrical outlet. Your patio idea is so clever. What a great way to recycle old concrete - a zillion times better than sending it to a landfill. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81557736109735360002012-01-11T16:29:58.856-06:002012-01-11T16:29:58.856-06:00How lucky we are having a mild winter for such lar...How lucky we are having a mild winter for such large projects! Why is it, we seem to start one project before other projects are not finished? I have so many different things going on in the garden, house and shed. Gee, I need to get myself a list and put things in order to stay on tract. I think that is called prioritizing. Ha, what is that? I so need to get back to blogging as well. Some day I Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29177196273996234062012-01-11T10:27:45.527-06:002012-01-11T10:27:45.527-06:00Wow that looks like a lot of hard work but clearly...Wow that looks like a lot of hard work but clearly worth the effort. Happy New Year!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15909173411325117652012-01-11T04:01:28.045-06:002012-01-11T04:01:28.045-06:00Wow, what a lot of hard work. I'm sure it will...Wow, what a lot of hard work. I'm sure it will be beautiful when it's finished. Ponds are a bit of a mystery to me so I found all your research really interesting.The Green Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192726507812730293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-75750127697496133372012-01-10T21:37:39.580-06:002012-01-10T21:37:39.580-06:00That is a big job Tina. I guess you lost lots of p...That is a big job Tina. I guess you lost lots of pounds in digging that. If only i am nearby i will help you at least scooping the soil. You deserve a big break after that. We will be here excited to see the finished product.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15059473994375454072012-01-10T20:18:05.321-06:002012-01-10T20:18:05.321-06:00All I can say is WOW! Tina you are amazing and I c...All I can say is WOW! Tina you are amazing and I can't wait to see the end result. Ciao!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64910017005404780392012-01-10T10:00:56.174-06:002012-01-10T10:00:56.174-06:00You have really been busy! Your pond is going to ...You have really been busy! Your pond is going to be magnificent! I think the size is going to be perfect. Mine's a bit smaller, and I wish it were as large as yours is going to be. I love the idea of having a see-through table top so you can see the pond. I know you say it's not for fish right now, but if you ever get them, I think you'll love them. Be sure you dig down deep HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88837987038634624462012-01-10T07:51:12.537-06:002012-01-10T07:51:12.537-06:00Oh tina, what a big project! I so admire your hard...Oh tina, what a big project! I so admire your hard work. You are really amazing! Looking at your photos, I feel embarrassed that I have always been complaining of weeding. I can't wait to see the irises in bloom in your pond! <br />PS Oh your cat is very curious and so is my cat. He always likes to see what I'm doing.☆sapphirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444996989089740303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81398541619229826942012-01-10T04:47:51.208-06:002012-01-10T04:47:51.208-06:00Tina as you know I have a pond that i very similar...Tina as you know I have a pond that i very similar to yours. Sited N facing the back of the house just off the end of the patio...half a day or more light and it does great. We have a waterfall and pump. If you look at my pictures i have 2 water lilies and they grow like a weed because the water moves slowly withe the waterfall and pump. No fish for me either...and mine is on a quite a grade Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-73778221331704156022012-01-09T21:27:38.504-06:002012-01-09T21:27:38.504-06:00Isn't it amazing how great the new heat pumps ...Isn't it amazing how great the new heat pumps are these days? <br />Your pond is going to be so great...I know you will love it!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-30073632736678305362012-01-09T20:56:10.403-06:002012-01-09T20:56:10.403-06:00Oh my what a massive do it yourself project. I got...Oh my what a massive do it yourself project. I got tired just thinking about it. <br />And thanks for you kind thoughts for my Barb. She is recovering quickly from the surgery and all the indications are for a positive outcome.... :)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-39367739439669029632012-01-09T19:40:43.667-06:002012-01-09T19:40:43.667-06:00Tina,
Wow a lot of work if this was Meg's pro...Tina,<br /><br />Wow a lot of work if this was Meg's project, I'd be the one doing all the digging while she talks on the phone. <br /><br />I have had ponds and I want you to know staying leak free is very important, leaks are a huge pain to deal with. You mentioned cutting in the skimmer, be careful with that. One more item laying down padding to protect the liner is a good ideal, you Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-50763000301259841022012-01-09T19:29:46.795-06:002012-01-09T19:29:46.795-06:00I admire your energy Tina. It's great you are ...I admire your energy Tina. It's great you are able to get out in the garden already. The pond is going to be fabulous. Can't wait to see what you do with it.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38714552301324780082012-01-09T19:19:49.543-06:002012-01-09T19:19:49.543-06:00Wow what a project. You are certainly making good...Wow what a project. You are certainly making good progress. I like all the "shelves." That will make it nice for different plants. Can't wait to see it filled. Those concrete blocks are big. I can't believe you got help from the heater guys. That is great. You have really chosen a great spot for the pond and I love the furniture. Even without the seats. Ha!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74921976252701848602012-01-09T17:57:02.230-06:002012-01-09T17:57:02.230-06:00I am tired just looking at this project, but it is...I am tired just looking at this project, but it is very inspirational to see you undertaking it. Can't wait to see the results.Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-77830800843097588862012-01-09T17:39:16.518-06:002012-01-09T17:39:16.518-06:00Holy smokes this is a long post! I didn't real...Holy smokes this is a long post! I didn't really realize until I had to scroll to the end of it. <br /><br />Happy New Year Flower Lady! Thank you so much for your always very lovely comments!<br /><br />Lea, I liked that pond very much and hope mine turns out half as well. I will have some small goldfish and maybe a few koi since my friend gave me two baby koi. I love the flash of the orangetinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-73509621498589596322012-01-09T13:01:55.271-06:002012-01-09T13:01:55.271-06:00That is a lot of hard work you are doing! You mus...That is a lot of hard work you are doing! You must be exhausted after all the digging and moving concrete around. You are being really smart by taking the time and doing it right. There are many things I wish we did differently. I love that inspiration pond picture, that is my idea of a perfect pond.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-52346448409898354752012-01-09T10:14:06.212-06:002012-01-09T10:14:06.212-06:00All the hard work and many hours of research will ...All the hard work and many hours of research will pay off many times over with he wonderful pond. I had bought a large fountain, spray thing for the swimming pool but then we always kept the solar cover on so the thing never got taken out of the box. I can send that if you would like it instead of a waterfall.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38543299059286010992012-01-09T09:16:21.885-06:002012-01-09T09:16:21.885-06:00Wow, that is a lot of work. Excited to see the fin...Wow, that is a lot of work. Excited to see the final project. That will be a wonderful place to sit & read your paper.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-22344040774585188802012-01-09T08:54:21.482-06:002012-01-09T08:54:21.482-06:00Wow, that's a lot to take in! You've been...Wow, that's a lot to take in! You've been busy. For the tree leaf issue try taking bird netting and covering your pond in the fall. Then you can just pull it up and remove all the leaves at once. I would love to install one of these but I don't think we have the right spot yet and having small kids makes water areas a big concern! I'll just live the pond project vicariously Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-31241444520162166182012-01-09T08:43:22.155-06:002012-01-09T08:43:22.155-06:00Good Grief Charlie Brown! That is a lot of work. ...Good Grief Charlie Brown! That is a lot of work. It is going to be such an eye catcher when you are finished..you know around here if we see concrete being broken and removed, if we ask for it the people removing it will usually bring it to our yard as they have to pay to dump it otherwise.....<br />Love the bunny!!!Darlahttp://hundredsofideas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-43305672334601241442012-01-09T08:11:21.231-06:002012-01-09T08:11:21.231-06:00Tina, I am so impressed with all that you have acc...Tina, I am so impressed with all that you have accomplished! All that digging would be daunting to me, but I hadn't even thought of the details like the shelves and grading. You're an inspiration to all of us of what one woman can do if she puts her mind to it! I can't wait to see the finished pond--this will be a lovely place for that morning newspaper reading.<br /><br />Your Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-48101982714152017632012-01-09T07:08:11.871-06:002012-01-09T07:08:11.871-06:00Hello Tina,
I clicked on the link to the Pond That...Hello Tina,<br />I clicked on the link to the Pond That Inspired You. That is a truly beautiful pond! I envision yours to be beautiful, too, and uniquely yours. Are you going to have fish in it? <br />Love your bunny rabbit, too!<br />LeaLea's Menageriehttp://www.leasmenagerie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com