Regular readers will know that I’ve had two ponds for almost as long as I’ve had the plot. One is an upturned dustbin lid which is near the shed on the flower patch. The other one is a washing up bowl next to the log pile. At the moment both areas are overgrown and the ponds are no longer visible. I’m thinking about revamping both these areas, but if I do it won’t be until the early spring.
The new pond is a mini one, being a 6″/15 cm plant pot saucer. As you can see I’ve put a flat stone in it for birds such the robin to perch on whilst having a drink. I’ve put it behind the compost bin next to the log seat.
Although sunny it’s freezing cold again today so I’m not plotting, and won’t be tomorrow either as it looks like raining all day.
I’ll be settling down later to do some more seed sorting, including sunflowers Ring of Fire.
Take care, and have a good weekend!
Flighty's plot 
It’s amazing how much wildlife even a small amount of water can attract. Fun for us but essential for them. I don’t blame you staying indoors today, it’s the same here, so cold.
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Jo I agree it is. Yes indeed. Thanks, it sure was cold, it’s warmer but damp today. xx
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That little plant saucer is such a good idea, and easy to empty the ice out! It really has turned bitterly cold again after a couple of slightly “warmer” days.
Enjoy your seed sorting, and keep warm, I certainly intend to xx
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Andy it sure is, on both counts. Thankfully today is warmer, but damp and dull.
Thanks, I will, and good for you. xx
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The birds must be grateful for your mini ponds. Stay warm inside and seed catalogue shop!
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Liz I like to think that they are. Thanks, I did just that. xx
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That’s great, water is so crucial, it’s good to have more than one source around. I took a quick hour after lunch today to clear leaves out of my pond. I’ll try and keep it free of ice this year as well, as it was really popular with the birds when I did that last year. CJ xx
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Cj thanks, I agree on both counts. Well done. Good for you, it’ll be worth doing. xx
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Such a kind idea to set up the mini pond! 🙂
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Doris thanks. xx
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The wildlife will thank you for those ponds. Enjoy your seed sorting, one of my favourite pastimes. xxx
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Snowbird I’m sure they will. Thanks, good for you mine too. xx
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I like your idea of the little plant saucer, the wildlife will appreciate it .
Keep warm, the weather has been very cold 🙂
All the best Jan
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Jan thanks, and I’m sure they will.
It certainly was yesterday, warmer today but damp and dull. xx
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Little ponds are brillant for birds and for hedgehogs! We have a dragonfly in our old sink pond most year. Take care xx
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Cathy I agree and would love to see a hedgehog on the plot, sadly I’ve not one anywhere in many years. Lucky you, they’re wonderful insects. Thanks, and you too. xx
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I will have to follow your example and provide a water supply for the wildlife. 👍
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Marika good for you, it’s well worth doing. xx
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Oooh, that sunflower is an eye-catcher! Glad you’ve got a third option for your feathered friends. Mine are still waiting the completion of the backyard project.
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Nikki it sure is. Thanks. I hope that it’s all going well. xx
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Fingers crossed for completion today 😉
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I thought the stone in the plastic saucer was to weigh it down …how wrong could I be. I’m sure you will be very popular with the Robin and other feathered friends.
Hope your weekend is a pleasant one. xxx
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Menhir you’re not wrong, it does that as well. I like to think I am.
Thanks, and yours too. xx
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