Creating A Water Tank Pond with Carnivorous Rock Gardens / Homegrown Garden

[@carolwhite6979]

I stopped watching KZbin over the last many weeks.... since early spring. So tired of all age politics and lies and and covid and the depressing narrative. It was leaving me very upset. Anyway, a couple or three weeks ago, I needed something positive to lift my spirits. I cancelled all the news channels ... bar one or two neutral facts only ones, and a couple of bloggers, but all the gardeners I loved over the years remain. I am so very pleased I made the choices I did.. I am so happy to have watched your post this morning! It will be a beautiful fall weekend here on the Canadian prairies and I will be in my garden putting it to bed! I happen to have a number of galvanized steel planter liners from a trading site, sitting taking up space in my garage! I think I will adopt your vision and place them out in the garden and next spring they will be ready to bring new life to neglected corners. They will freeze solid over the winter! but I can overwinter some plants in an in ground pond, or the garage! Thank you for the inspiration and just for being good for my spirits.

[@ricardochong6834]

If I were doing this, I would have said "Nah, the tank is too small", but, hey, it works. Great job !

[@tammysuedavis646]

I don’t remember you having mentioned your engagement or ever seeing your beautiful ring! Congratulations 🥂

[@murraycatto1]

I definitely think there should be a frog naming competition. I would like to nominate Jeremiah for the frog.

[@homegrowngarden]

😆 love it

[@ofrecentvintage]

Polyurethane pond seal.... Hmmm. This might solve a problem I have. Thanks for sharing the product!

[@sandyfleming9490]

I LOVE those lava rock bowls! So natural looking. Well done. An idea i need to borrow

[@beagle7622]

For a non gardener . I thoroughly enjoy this site .

[@homegrowngarden]

Thanks for being here!

[@jaynemar1]

Very nice!

[@jamescodling8641]

Great work and very relaxing

[@terryricketts6903]

Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada. I am originally from the Island of Newfoundland on Canada's east coast, where the pitcher plant is the Provincial Flower...I remember seeing these alot in boggy areas. a nice reminder of home. Your pond is well done, very Pretty. Thanks for your videos, they are an inspiration for this Plant Junkie... Cheers from across the pond.

[@MrMonero]

Blimey it’s you!! WOW I used to watch your channel regularly years ago but then for some reason YT stopped showing me when you upload and I haven’t seen one in what seems an eternity. Anyhoo this has just showed up whilst I was watching something totally unrelated (yea good job KZbin) so here I am again after all this time. Great video, love the pond. PS if you want some power down there you should have a look into the EcoFlow or Bluetti LiFePO4 battery systems. You could stick a 200w solar panel on your shed roof and then just hook up to the solar battery and you would have pretty much unlimited 240v and 12v power for anything you need such as bubblers, pumps, lights, even boiling an electric kettle for a brew.

[@lyndaturner6686]

Lovely, I sank a large plastic reservoir partially into the ground but as the rear of it is next to a camellia bush I raised the soil at the back so it’s level for wildlife to climb in , bricks and gravel at the bottom to provide habitat for creatures, plants have grown well so as my garden borders fields and I have steep bankings which get a bit wild and overgrown in summer I’m sure to get frogs or toads laying in it, but no 3 years on not a single tadpole, so maybe small fish may be the answer, I would be interested to know what variety you eventually buy. I did enjoy watching you create your pond and look forward to updates .

[@pancrazioaquilina7029]

greetings from malta i watch all your videos they are so refreshing

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

congrats on your engagement you two

[@tommotomlinson3370]

What an absolutely cracking job you've made of that....the airpump makes the pond come alive , I could stare at it for hours on a recliner 👌

[@potagermalo]

Wow encore une belle vidéo bravo 😉 A bientôt 👍

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Katrina Thankyou love the new addition to your garden. Enjoy! Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🐝🇨🇦

[@laurenmariebishop8409]

Congradulation for you he finnaly proposed.

[@notforwantoftrying1]

Awesome pond, can't wait to see how it progresses over the years. Not sure if it's just me but I swear you look even happier than usual in this video, what a pretty smile!

[@homegrowngarden]

Aww, thank you. I was just super excited to get my pond made. Once I get set on an idea I’m so impatient and impulsive that I just have to get it done 😆

[@alangm8378]

Love your new pond. Incorporating carnivorous plants is a new idea for me,I never would have thought to use them the way you have!A good idea.

[@marthastorey8549]

Love this! I have a passion for plants and ponds. Besides several ponds and a bathtub pond outdoors, I have a pitcher plant indoors and I think I will try planting it in lava rock as you have done to give it more hydration. Currently I have it sitting in a plate of pebbles with water but this is a wonderfl idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheGavner1]

Looks Great ! Consider raising the air pump above water level , This will make it more powerful and also the pump will last longer as its not under as much stress.

[@RADCOMJ1]

Fascinating.. I need to do this. Very inspirational

[@davypeugeot]

Hey , just come across your channel now , laid up with injured ankle ,just as soon as I bout my own first plastic greenhouse .....typical lol. Looking forward to seen your videos and watching . I'm in South east Ireland so only across the pond.

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

So lovely 🥰

[@megfairbairn9876]

Great video!

[@shannonherb2048]

Having fun is hard. Great job

[@carmenbailey1560]

What a great job, I was surprised to see all the plants you were putting in a fairly small tank, but in the end it all looked very pleasely balanced. We have a ground level pond for years now. We first had some plants and fish, the raccoons took the fish rather quickly. Fast forward, we now only have a water pump and water fountain for circulation. I love your plants and look forward to seeing your efforts evolve. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@farshaddashti]

Perfectly done! Very impressed with the pump and solar panel kit, well done Katrina! 👌A message for your fiancé: You're a lucky man mate 😉

[@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981]

Very pretty. I really like this.

[@Kyddoemiko13]

Lovely concept thank you for sharing I am across the pond in the USA . I am setting up my first patio pond. I have three bog garden housing all carnivorous plants each spring the blooms are amazing. 😚⛲🌿🌿🌿

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Such a beautiful idea Katrina. Looks amazing. Many congratulations on your engagement too, such lovely news!!

[@homegrowngarden]

Thank you 🥰

[@ellenmau2404]

Just loved listening to you... looks great and I will make the lavaplants.. thx

[@sheptak28]

That’s really cool, I might try something like that next year. Looking forward to seeing what type of fish you put in. As a kid, I was always fascinated by looking at pond life through a microscope, as an old guy now, I always think about taking up that hobby again. This would be a great source for microscopic critters.

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Such an enchanting new feature for your garden. Love it.

[@melissapollard5447]

I’m inspired to do this at my place. Thanks Katrina.

[@deborahlush2426]

I have been watching a lot of pond videos .. finally one that really inspires me, I love it❣️

[@NWMissourigardener]

Nicely done I have a water garden for around 20 years very relaxing to watch and another venue for plants👨‍🌾

[@gypsysequia1197]

Stupendous!

[@tahoeblue2491]

Such a wonderful project. Interesting looking pond plants. Good job.

[@RampartPh]

i'm going to use this for botanical reference! although my pond would be home to several mollies. and i'd be using a solar submersible pump, not an aerator, for water surface agitation. much gratitude from the Philippines

[@flowerpixel]

I love how thoughtful you are about chemicals and wildlife. I'm the same way

[@goodenoughmn]

I love this! It looks great. I created a "patio pond" this summer and it has been such a joy - and having fish out there is so fun!

[@sallylunamoth5542]

Beautiful Tank ....Guess what I'm going to Make 💚🌞

[@MrSoppysod]

I have just taken the surface temperature of my tank pond which was 26C - 15.38 on 14/08/22. There is no way I can shade the pond and I have had great problems with blanket weed this year and as the pond sits in full sun for most of the day, it's not surprising and possibly I should think of a different regime. It has been a great success for the last four years and the pond plants grow really well. I shall probably follow your new pond ideas so I will follow your progress with interest. Thank you for yet another charming and informative video.

[@deirdrecollins3987]

Oh great job! Thank you. Well done!

[@kayluley3209]

great presentation👍🤗

[@AshleasBookshelf]

I think it looks wonderful! I like the carnivorous plants in the rocks. Can't wait to see it with fish.

[@bobd9640]

Did the same in a plastic tub on my patio. Was amazed yesterday to find a frog in it. Thanks for the rock idea. Going to give it a go, but will have to change out the tap water, if it ever rains again.

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hello Katrina, What a fun video! I loved all the smiles you had as the video went along. What an amazing result. With all the careful thought and preparation along with trial and error you finished the project 100% successful. The pond looks and sound amazing the quite sounds of nature are so calming. I am so so happy for you. I will be looking for the follow ups and the fish moving in. Thank you so very much for this video. Your video do make such a difference for so many people that may not otherwise experience this type of nature please know your are truly appreciated by so many folks. Take care we will see you on the next video Steven

[@homegrowngarden]

Hey Steven! Thank you so much for your kind words. This video too a lot longer to shoot and edit than my usual so it’s worth while knowing how much it’s enjoyed and found useful by those who watch. I hope you are keeping well! See you on the next one 🙂

[@LucindaEm]

Looks wonderful, great job! It’ll be lovely when that water lily flowers too 🙂

[@homegrowngarden]

Yes! I’m so excited to see it flower 🌸

[@Twistnsine]

I LOVE this 😍 Looking forward to seeing you adding some fish 🐠🙏

[@eileenbartnick7202]

Hello! Very fascinating!! It will be fun to watch it naturalize as everything grows and settles in, and then after you add fish, too! Thanks for sharing this project!! Happy gardening and have a wonderful day!

[@ClaudiaOfTheWorld]

i love this! so beautiful, and thoughtful. please keep us updated over the different seasons. i don’t have any outdoor space right now but i would love to do this when i have.

[@ArnoldQMudskipper]

You could do a small indoor pond, or riparium tank

[@josephscudlark9476]

Interesting video! BTW, in addition to providing O2, the pond plants will suck-up excess nutrients produced by the fish, which will reduce algae growth and help to keep the water clear. And the roots provide a great habitat for juvenile fish to hang out.

[@georgemartin9618]

Wonderful project Katrina and a brilliant piece of inspiration for anyone building a smaller type of water feature. The textbooks would have us believe a pond shouldn't be any smaller than 2x3 metres . Portable too when drained down enough to lift and keep the fish alive.

[@morgaynelove9327]

Greetings from the Olympic Peninsula in NW Washington! Thank you for sharing the creation of your new water feature! Loved it! 💛🌻💛🌻💛

[@mandytaylor1008]

Loved watching you make your new pond it’s fantastic can’t wait to see wat kind of fish you get 👍

[@Telthecelt]

I'm fascinated by the insectivores too. I've seen the video with the pumice stone - it's an interesting channel. I have sundew in a couple of indoor terrarium jars and a couple of Sarracenia in another container . My pride and joy was a Nepenthes in a large jar with other insectivores. You can see the pitcher size in the thumbnail. A beauty! I tried talking to the camera as I repotted it on its own: tried cutting off a pup plant that it had produced and...mistakenly cut the main plant's stem! I am now nursing the baby plant since the parent died. Have you ever heard of butterwort being grown at home? I see them weekly during hikes (in Scottish highlands) but resist taking one from the wild. Best of luck with your projects!...Terry

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

That’s a cool little project and great planting, I like it! 😃

[@miriamquin4676]

Looks fantastically relaxing. Great project.

[@jillmjohnson4606]

I love it! It will be so relaxing to sit near! 🪷🪷🪷

[@homegrowngarden]

It really is! 😌

[@spanishlifeinthemountains8035]

Very beautiful little project

[@veronicawhite398]

Fab job, Katrina! Love it!

[@francesmclaren7881]

Thankyou for sharing this pond creation. Lovely.

[@carolcourtney1122]

turned out really nice! I know you will enjoy it.

[@karenhart4316]

Thank you for sharing amazing pond solar is a great idea ! ☺️🙌🦎 from The Land Down Under 🇦🇺🐨🦘🥰

[@mirandaandrea8215]

What a lovely job, so much thought and attention to detail! Gorgeous! 🌀🌳

[@marcusseidel6824]

Years ago I ve had a summer pond for my turtle on my roof garden. It was filled with gravel and I ve had strong grasses and Iris in baskets / pots. It became too hot , couldnt controle the algues. Although I ve cleaned and refreshed the water. ( With a turtle its necessary) . I just have an insect and bird bath instead nowadays. But I really like your water project, especially the plants in the lava . You have more shadow ... I hope dragon flies will settle down there.

[@RADCOMJ1]

So inspiring... thanks young lady👌

[@angietaylor5311]

Love it! Great job Katrina 💚

[@michaeldavidson2073]

Super creative project. Fantastic.

[@christopherforster6555]

Just lovely looks great you do need your air pump higher than the water to stop it siphoning back through the pump.

[@Dawn_Grows_Veg]

It’s a lovely ponds, love the lava rock idea, really thought through. I hope it gives you lots of pleasure. 😊

[@Dean-qs2mk]

Thanks for sharing your talents! Should be able to work well here in Missouri, USA!

[@cathysandercock8675]

Absolutely love this! Thank you for the idea of using a solar oxygenator. My metal wash tub pond needs this addition next year.😊

[@michaelfrazer8088]

Beautiful ! Love the way You put it all together. Thank You for sharing and have a fantastic day

[@vicdonati895]

Hi your pond looks great. If you’re going to use tap water to top up you can get tap water safe from your local pet shop it works really well

[@homegrowngarden]

Thank you, however I’m cautious about using it as the carnivorous plants probably wouldn’t like that. They really do need rain water only, fussy things 😆

[@davewilkes1657]

hi Katrina your pond looks great with your work and your plote looks great with the grass paths look forward to seeing your next video take care of yourself and stay safe

[@michiganbackyardgarden1159]

That turned out great! Looks amazing!

[@renejohnson37]

So interesting. Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen pitcher plants in regular pots but this looks so much more interesting.

[@tonywhite8635]

It is beautiful

[@billpepper7159]

Really well done, and very helpful.

[@homegrowngarden]

Thanks Bill!

[@brittamai5367]

This is absolutely beautiful! 😍

[@writechick22]

Spectacular!

[@stevendowden2579]

great job

[@jayneeburks8482]

I love it! The plants are lovely and I can’t wait for the fish.

[@salimarampersad715]

Well done! The plants are gorgeous too.

[@angemac1519]

Great idea. I’d love something like this. Thanks for the inspiration x

[@daiseegray9110]

Fabulous

[@salehdag2190]

Thanks God this is wonderful

[@melstill]

Nice! I've always liked sun dews though I don't know why. I think it's the way the light hits them. Good project.

[@LanaiDebbie]

I loved this pond! It inspires me to do something similar. I’ll have to start looking for a suitable vessel.

[@lani_lucia]

that pond is so nice! i want to to make one now for the little frog who has been living behind my AC unit for a year now :)

[@akruth12]

It looks so wonderful katrina!! Nice job!!! Its so you...ox from NH

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

That pond looks lovely I think it’s important to make room for wild life! They help you with your veggies growing lol

[@maxxusmaksim5431]

Bravo nice pond stay safe

[@christinethewlis1527]

Great job the pond looks great keep us updated on how it's going

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

It looks fabulous think I'd definitely like to try this. The aerator is brilliant. Just a note if you add fish they'll eat most of the wildlife that enters the pond particularly in a small pond.

[@homegrowngarden]

Yeah, I’m going to need them to eat up the mosquito larvae 😆 At least the flying insects can grab a drink 🐝

[@judithhiggins5764]

Lovely!