tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post2141217800499663872..comments2024-01-03T02:26:23.899-08:00Comments on A Gardener in Progress: Getting the pond ready for winter.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-72307979182950301912009-11-26T22:01:20.931-08:002009-11-26T22:01:20.931-08:00Wow Catherine! Where I come from more than 1/4 in ...Wow Catherine! Where I come from more than 1/4 in on the birdbath, gone by 9.30am, is considered seriously cold. I can't imagine all the various winter precautions you must take!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-67681913518954901692009-11-25T21:20:35.761-08:002009-11-25T21:20:35.761-08:00Thanks for posting this info, Catherine- as you kn...Thanks for posting this info, Catherine- as you know, it is very timely for me :). Becoming a proud new owner of two small ponds- I'm lost as to what to do! It's not like I built them and did tons of research first :). Just know that I'll be emailing you come spring!Tessa at Blunders with shoots, blossoms 'n rootshttp://blossomsnblunders.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-90432129706929207782009-11-25T16:22:46.190-08:002009-11-25T16:22:46.190-08:00Now, I'm really shivering! Nice series here!Now, I'm really shivering! Nice series here!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-2145118315307401062009-11-25T00:34:07.674-08:002009-11-25T00:34:07.674-08:00So important to have a pond in a garden, it provid...So important to have a pond in a garden, it provides a home for all sorts of critters who eat pests in your garden!Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705506930308472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-68681738829826804592009-11-24T16:59:33.341-08:002009-11-24T16:59:33.341-08:00So glad you got it done before the first snow. You...So glad you got it done before the first snow. Your pond looks lovely. You know so much about how to take care of it. I'm very impressed.Mary Delle LeBeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580493268918204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-38588925632968587792009-11-24T15:06:20.102-08:002009-11-24T15:06:20.102-08:00What an interesting post Catherine. Sorry I haven...What an interesting post Catherine. Sorry I haven't been for a while, you know how it is! So many blogs, so little time!! I love your pond. We don't have one here, so I can just admire yours instead. At the moment Ireland, especially our areas, are having a lot of floods. Luckily our house is above them but we have trouble getting about anywhere.BThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800917080090010655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-19987633510764820482009-11-24T13:49:36.834-08:002009-11-24T13:49:36.834-08:00Catherine, job well done. We loved ours but strugg...Catherine, job well done. We loved ours but struggled with it for about 13 years... it may have been just too big. Sorry to say we finally gave up on it several years ago for we couldn't keep it clean no matter how many different things we did to it. The neighbors were happy to take the fish; the fish are happy to have a reservoir in which to swim; and we were pleased to stop netting the pond for 3 months of the year as the blue heron decided it was their personal feeding grounds.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-11421854207744797002009-11-24T13:28:14.026-08:002009-11-24T13:28:14.026-08:00I never realized all the work going into maintaini...I never realized all the work going into maintaining a pond. It certainly is worth it given the beauty your pond displays.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-1055227059140564832009-11-24T12:56:24.124-08:002009-11-24T12:56:24.124-08:00Don't remember seeing that view of your pond. ...Don't remember seeing that view of your pond. It sure is one spectacular pond with all those plants. Looks like a happy place...wish I was there :)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-35519190767140495352009-11-24T09:08:28.217-08:002009-11-24T09:08:28.217-08:00Brrrr! I'm feeling cold on your behalf after r...Brrrr! I'm feeling cold on your behalf after reading that! Mind you, I learnt an awful lot too - so thanks for the info :)<br />It's all looking lovely round the pond. Well done on braving the cold!Nutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-23075310986079666312009-11-24T06:06:58.210-08:002009-11-24T06:06:58.210-08:00Hi Catherine, as you put it, it sounds very easy t...Hi Catherine, as you put it, it sounds very easy to manage the tribulations of a pond. I thought it was lots of work but know, rethinking about having one.<br />Thank you for the instructions.<br />Cariños<br />María Ceciliamaría ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077079753889048800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-28110007676461954492009-11-24T05:58:39.521-08:002009-11-24T05:58:39.521-08:00Brrr...! How much hard work you do Catherine! I re...Brrr...! How much hard work you do Catherine! I realize how lucky I am when I read about gardens in the temperate zone.Hope you will have a sunny day soon.lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-9400877066412235572009-11-24T05:33:00.092-08:002009-11-24T05:33:00.092-08:00Hi Catherine. One thing I know - having a pond ent...Hi Catherine. One thing I know - having a pond entails a fair amount of work (of course, it rewards us with some fantastic moments - but still...) Frost and snow and not a concern here. The pond is active all year round. But as I've told you before... I love your pond and wish mine could be as magical as yours.Prosperohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114988815558549577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-17617070943062617502009-11-24T03:28:46.786-08:002009-11-24T03:28:46.786-08:00Catherine, this was interesting to me since I know...Catherine, this was interesting to me since I know not a thing about taking care of a pond. You made it sound so easy. Glad that you finished the task before you have snow. It's in the forecast for us to get our first snowfall on Thanksgiving.donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-26582518138938788352009-11-23T22:59:11.442-08:002009-11-23T22:59:11.442-08:00Catherine, Your pond is so beautiful, even this ti...Catherine, Your pond is so beautiful, even this time of year, which says a lot about your planning and maintenance. You must not have raccoon issues or your water is deep enough for the fish to hide? <br /><br />I've got frogs in my outer pond. This makes cleaning a challenge but I'm thinking if I get it done before January I should be okay since this is when the NW Red Legged frog lays her eggs. Ponds are so fun, aren't they. The rewards definitely out weigh the work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-81100941416785700652009-11-23T21:02:04.369-08:002009-11-23T21:02:04.369-08:00oooh, I've been waiting for a post like this! ...oooh, I've been waiting for a post like this! Thank you Catherine. You broke the steps down so efficiently. I ended up taking my filter out ~ I wasn't sure what to do? I inserted an airstone in its place and I have a de-icer all ready to go in case I need to plug it in. The three snowstorms we've had so far haven't frozen the pond tho so I'm still good. That first photo was sort of shocking. Glad you haven't seen that yet!Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-26525802552383640952009-11-23T20:55:29.855-08:002009-11-23T20:55:29.855-08:00Not such a difficult process...I've been convi...Not such a difficult process...I've been convinces it takes so much more work! Thank you for letting us know what you do~~Have you tried neoprene gloves? They might be diver's gloves but they do help with cold, wet hands!<br />gail ps We would love one nice snowfall here in Nashville!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-77147056889652511092009-11-23T20:21:11.824-08:002009-11-23T20:21:11.824-08:00Hi Catherine, Just wanted to let you know that I’v...Hi Catherine, Just wanted to let you know that I’ve given you the Beautiful Blog Award, you can visit my blog for details. Totally up to you if you want to participate or not, I understand completely if you don’t. I'm glad I found your blog, your garden is beautiful. :) RebeccaRebecca @ In The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513002032328432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-48451215327278786322009-11-23T20:02:13.988-08:002009-11-23T20:02:13.988-08:00The snow picture doesn't show up for me. Bumm...The snow picture doesn't show up for me. Bummer. <br /><br />We don't get snow here, except for the 13" we got on Christmas Eve about 3 or 4 years ago. I don't think that counts, as the previous White Christmas here was in 1898!<br /><br />I do need to get out there and clean my pond, get it in shape for winter. The worst part is cleaning the filters, but Bobby and I do it together, so it isn't bad. <br /><br />This is the kind of post that everybody needs to read before they dig that hole. There is a lot more to a pond than meets the eye.janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978979417557447666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-52181716547052973982009-11-23T19:59:35.151-08:002009-11-23T19:59:35.151-08:00I can't believe the before and after filter. I...I can't believe the before and after filter. Ick! You did a great job getting that clean.<br /><br />Interesting about food being toxic to fish 50 or below. I didn't know that.<br /><br />Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Catherine.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-77582437126593959122009-11-23T18:42:07.132-08:002009-11-23T18:42:07.132-08:00Thanks for the great info. We have a large koi po...Thanks for the great info. We have a large koi pond and our fish are now sleeping soundly until spring! LOLCarol.............https://www.blogger.com/profile/00830052294446316415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-11380780311208828112009-11-23T16:23:40.133-08:002009-11-23T16:23:40.133-08:00Wow, that's a lot of snow there in the photo f...Wow, that's a lot of snow there in the photo from 08...I have read some people take their fish out and keep them in the basement. It seems like a lot of work for an hour or so...glad you do it because I love seeing your pond in the spring/summer!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-20700886036417352032009-11-23T15:51:42.689-08:002009-11-23T15:51:42.689-08:00That's quite a lot to do before winter! I'...That's quite a lot to do before winter! I've never had a pond, so I wasn't aware of all this. Also didn't know fish can't digest in winter.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-46287312563273141202009-11-23T13:19:42.154-08:002009-11-23T13:19:42.154-08:00Oh My!!!! I can't believe all that snow! It ...Oh My!!!! I can't believe all that snow! It seems unimaginable to me living in such a warm place. So much extra work too!! <br />We are having Tuesday Tea Party today - drop in for a cuppa with Patsy and I :-)<br />Have a lovely day!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509097281841299359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-1107178187701157542009-11-23T13:14:01.952-08:002009-11-23T13:14:01.952-08:00Your making me feel cold. Your pond is so nice. I ...Your making me feel cold. Your pond is so nice. I bet you cringe when the dog walks across.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.com