Today has been very productive.
After draining the #pond, and clearing some space around it, I dug out and remade it.
It is now more than twice the original size, and deeper.
I have not been able to completely fill it, as I'm using #rainwater collected in water butts, and I've emptied them, but rain is due in the next day or two.
I'll finish what I can tomorrow, including trimming the liner, and getting the pump going.
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The Summer 2024 Issue of the IWGS Water Garden Journal is out! (I’m the editor.) Note: You must be an IWGS member to view the Journal online. But there is one free article per issue available for nonmembers to read. To become a member, go to IWGS.org #watergarden #watergardening #watergardens

I received this beautiful plaque from the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society for my work editing the Water Garden Journal. Thanks Kelly Billing and all the terrific IWGS members! #gardendc #watergardening #iwgs #watergardenjournal

Pickerel Weed is native from eastern Canada through South America. It is used in retention ponds to filter the water and provide protection for wildlife. Plant it in a ...
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Wildlife garden at dawn. #NativePlants #GardenArt #WaterGardening #GoodMorning

Dragonflies love to perch on the tall lotus leaves in my pond. #Dragonflies #Insects #Nature #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #WaterGardening