Category Archives: Pond

A surprise visitor to our pond!

Posted on August 21, 2026 by jjspina

At breakfast recently as we were enjoying a cup of coffee and just relaxing, I spotted a large bird flying from the roof and into the pond in the back of our house. I wasn’t sure at first if it … Continue reading →

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Retention Pond Now Cleared out! What a Difference!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by jjspina

I recently did a post about the retention pond behind our house. Here is the link to read the first post with photos of before it was cleared. In this post I want to share the after photos along with … Continue reading →

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Summer in Full Swing and Glorious Flowers!

Posted on July 29, 2019 by jjspina

Here in New England USA we waited through a long wet, cool spring to get to summer. Now it’s brewing us like a summer tea, hot and steamy. All we need is a little ice to cool us off. Phew! … Continue reading →

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