I began the pond project on April 9, 2006.  It’s gone through many changes, and continues to change.  Here’s a snapshot of the pond up to early June . . .

just starting to dig the caliche

Only down about 6 inches before caliche

down about a 18 inches

starting to make an edge

you can re-wet caliche to make mortar

a pneumatic hammer helps

mixing caliche “mortar”

make a smooth edge for the liner

ready for the liner

this will hold a planter

the ceramic “tub” goes here

Morning light – ready to start

another view

first, a carpet liner

the tar paper will protect the liner also

“aerial” view

liner added and half full

Full – nice cool water

With the folly in the background

Fountain running

from above

yet another view

“PT” approves

some additions

see the petrified wood?

this goes all the time

another aerial view

the front garden from the south

from the house

a little closer view

with yuccas blooming

water lilies

the folly from the north

closer view of folly

early morning pond

early morning garden