Many thanks for the permaculture link. Was not aware of that book and does seem like a good one. Will find a version i can download for future reference...

My feeling is that i should use clay to seal the pond next time. I know where i can dig it up for free so this seems a pretty logical solution.

Very pleased that my posts help you see the life you want!

My family are actually going away for three days this week so i will be living in the garden for this period, eating raw food from the land, sleeping in a pile of hay. Not much need to come home at all except to feed the cats ;)

Blessings right back at you 🙏