After one year I think there's a frog in my sink-pond. Not the stone one sitting on the side but twice something has hopped in when I've leaned over to peer in. It must be tiny as I've not actually seen it - only the 'plop'.
Maybe it was just a water snail falling in from the upside down flower pot. There's lots of water snails in there, starting from the two I got with the oxygenating plants. They keep the water nice and clean. Here are a couple munching their way through a courgette flower that's fallen in.
Because yes, that is a courgette plant you can see on the other side of the pond. I dragged the pots out of the greenhouse when the outside plants started producing but hadn't the heart to abandon them to compost heap straight away - just in case
Hooray! There is a frog.
The pond doesn't look very pretty because of being done by an old woman with dodgy knees and a bad back! and not having enough stones to surround it. I left so many lovely big stones collected from around the country at the smallholding. Stones are not something you think of taking with you when moving - but I miss them! But a frog finding the pond, less than a year after installation is very pleasing.
And then there were two!
Monday's Summer of Sport was a Good Day for GB & NI with Keely's Gold in the 800m on the track and then the 3 girls in the velodrome, cycling their way to a very fast Gold medal in the team sprint. Plus the Silver and Bronze in the Kayak cross when they are tipped into the rushing water from a great height and have to fight their way through.
Tuesday, in between exercise group and looking after YGD and MGS for a couple of hours, I saw a bit of skateboarding done mostly by under 18's and speed climbing by spider-men and women. Then the much hyped 1500m final which was set up to be a tussle between GB's Josh Kerr and Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen which didn't go as anyone thought, being won by Cole Hocker from the US. Josh got a good Silver. Finally another medal in the velodrome
Thank you to everyone for comments about the prizes at the show. I am glad I made the effort - gave people a bit more to look at!
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Sue
I think pond life is fascinating, I am not sure how all the wildlife and insects make it to new ponds or sinks but they do.
ReplyDeleteI hoped for frogs but with no ponds anywhere close I wasn't sure I'd get any, but they found it!
DeleteI’m a stone collector too. They can be such beautiful things. I didn’t realise water snails help keep the water clean. I must get some.
ReplyDeleteWater snails and oxygenating plant are the two things I've put in all our mini ponds - so pleased to see frogs here.
DeleteIt's proving to be a very successful little pond. I see frogspawn in your future. 😄
ReplyDeleteI do hope so
DeleteHow nice to have frogs :-)
ReplyDeleteVery pleased to spot them
DeleteWe see frogs in the long grass at the end of the garden. I don't know of any water nearby, but they can travel some distance, especially when small.
ReplyDeleteYou have to give them names, of course.
It's very odd how they appear
DeleteI am clapping my hands with joy that you have frogs in your pond. They seem to have become quite scarce here now.
ReplyDeleteAnd I really identify with that "old woman with dodgy knees and bad back" LOL. I reckon it is a prerequisite to be able to say we belong to the Old Crocks Club!! :) xx
I'm pleased to provide a little spot in the garden for them
DeleteWhat a joy to find a frog in your pond! Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'd been looking and hoping for months
DeleteFrogs! How absolutely lovely, such a great way to celebrate a year of pond! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm very pleased to see them
DeleteTwo frogs, how lovely 😊
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
There were three later! - very pleased
DeleteYour pond is turning out to be a good home for frogs and snails! Well done!
ReplyDeleteYou could always pick up a stone or two when you are out and about to add to your collection now. ;)
I need to find some really big stones but we are a stone-less part of the country apart from flints and they are small
DeleteI love all the stones you've collected around the pond. When visiting various beaches, I find stones and bring them home. They are nice to look at. With plants, snails and two frogs you've got a perfect pond feature in the garden.
ReplyDeleteI had Welsh and Scottish stones at the smallholding - all different.
DeleteDo you get many mosquitos? That always worries me with ponds....
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The snails and frogs would eat any mozzie larvae. Have had any in at night yet thank goodness
DeleteA great little oasis in the garden.
ReplyDeleteVery pleased with making a space for a little bit of water
DeleteCongratulations! My small pond has been waiting for years for a frog to find it. may try finding some wild tadpoles next spring.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to find 'my' frogs as there are no ponds close. Hope some arrive for you
DeleteFirst, well done for your wins at the show. Second, brilliant that you have not one, but THREE frogs in your beautifully clean pond. The one I inherited has about 18 inches of dead leaves on the bottom and half of it has been totally overwhelmed with yellow Flag Irises which need eradicating. Must borrow some thigh boots or a strong man! It's at the bottom of the To Do list though!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised at how good the snails are at keeping the pond clean. I may have to rehome some.
DeleteI'd love to have room for a bigger pond - but it's the best I can do here
How wonderful that you have at least two frogs! They say even a pond of the smallest size is a good thing for it will encourage frogs and also dragonflies. I might try one with a large washing up bowl.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen any dragonflies yet but will keep hoping
DeleteWhat a lovely visitor to your pond!!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Very pleased to see them as it's such a tiny pond
DeleteWhat fun visitors to have to the pond. I'm glad you were about to see both of them. Perhaps there will be more!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if the sink is deep enough for them to stay over winter but perhaps frogspawn next year - I shall keep my fingers crossed
DeleteYour container pond is lovely. Mine just appears murky. I need to try and sort it properly, in time for spring. X
ReplyDeleteOxygenating plant and water snails from a pond specialist supplier will sort it out
DeleteYour pond is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think frogs also eat mosquitoes so you will be saved from them too!!
Frogs are good for the garden so I'm pleased to see them
DeleteYour frogs do not care about aesthetics. They seem quite happy in their little spot!
ReplyDeleteThey seem to have everything needed to move in which is good news
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