Pictures showing how the ponds have developed
July 2000
Dug out some shrubbery and two apple trees to make room for the pond
October 2000
The main pond is now finished and ready for planting
January 2001
The depths of winter in England, an inch of snow.
May 2001
The blanket weed problem.
July 2001
Already looking established.
November 2001
Plants dying off for winter
January 2002
The waterfall stops the whole pond icing over
February 2002
Spring is just around the corner
February 2002
First Frog spawn on 13/2/02 is one month earlier than last year.
April 2002
The first water lily has hit the surface. Bank side plants doing well.
June 2002
The water is muddy looking after a heavy rainstorm.
August 2002
The pond is probably at its peak for this year
September 2002
Top pond has become overgrown and seedlings of the aponageton have taken root in the middle pool.