We had lots of rain the night before last, but I didn’t gain much in my buckets and the pond. I have been wondering if there was another hole in the liner somewhere, but I’ve concluded that it’s pretty ok, but simply needs more water in it. It’s dropped maybe an inch since the repair, which is to be expected with sun and wind. I’ve got more tap water airing to get lower the chlorine content and I’ll add that in the next few days.

I noticed some new creatures in the pond, some of which sat still to be photographed, while others were busy swimming around. They’re very young diving beetles.

While looking for holes, I cleared out a little creeping jenny and forget me not to reduce transpiration. One piece of creeping jenny came out with some roots, so I’ve planted it on the far bank and covered it with some bark to let it settle. By the gate the plant has hopped into the grass, so it does take over once established.

Bed 1 has a lot of weeds coming and some other seedlings that might be good or bad. I do finally have poppies showing now though.