Making a Wildlife Pond and a comedy moment | Allotments For Fun and Food

[@SecrePeach]

Oh Malcolm you did make me laugh filling the pond and I could also here my parents voices saying ‘a little bit of dirt never hurt anyone’ 😆. An absolute triumph of a days work, well done you, I can see it’s going to look grand all dressed up with your water lily and other plants, a perfect wildlife home!

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Karen, that sounds like my parents too, hopefully the wildlife will start moving in soon.....many thanks Malc

[@katrinkatterman3069]

Congratulations! It looks great! I’m excited to see it fill in with plants!

[@deborahhaynes8361]

Such a sacrifice! Well worth! It looks wonderful. I look forward to watching you plant it.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Deborah, its been a fun project , I’m looking forward to planting it too....take care Malc

[@lornaorlebar9879]

Well done!!!

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Lorna, its been fun.....take care Malc

[@777daf]

I must say it turned out brilliant malcom your hard work payed of 🤝

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Kenneth, it was great fun and should attract some wildlife ....I hope....best wishes Malc

[@TuftyMcTavish]

Pond Life... “that’s all there is to it.” Bravo, sir 👏 A truly epic adventure that I’ve enjoyed every episode of! Looks stunning already.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Tufty, who would have known that a wildlife pond was such a big journey.....it was certainly fun....take care Malc

[@TOSHROSEWELL]

Great to see the pond in Malcolm ,looking superb and a great bit of comedy cheers everyone up,hope your pipe recovered 😂👍

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks James, I think everyone had a laugh .....it was a lot of fun and I got there in the end.....best wishes Malc

[@karenstapleton4506]

Loved this video a big well done it’s going to look amazing

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Karen, looking forward to planting now .....and some frogs moving in......best wishes Malc

[@lancpudn]

Hello Malcolm, What a cracking job you've made of that pond, It will look fantastic when it's planted & matured looking out over that wonderful scenery you have there at your allotment, I must admit I tittered when you were sucking on the water pipe 😁 Thanks for the pond update video.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Ian , it was a pleasure.....certainly made me chuckle...it was the fun bit of Fun and Food....take care Malc

[@auntiemandy5638]

YaaaaaaY it's done, and it looks great , it's been a giggle , it'll look fab with all the plants in , well done 🌸🐞🐸

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Mandy , I know ...at last .... I hope the frogs appreciate the effort lol....best wishes Malc

[@auntiemandy5638]

@@MalcolmKingswell i'm sure they'll be fighting over a rock to call their own 🐸🐸

[@mattb538]

Congratulations on finishing the pond. It looks very nice. I will miss you walking by the hole filled with muddy water saying, "I guess I won't be getting to the pond today."

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Matt, It has been a laugh I know , this pond has been good value for humour.....its good to laugh ....take care Malc

[@JBNat]

Laughing a lot at the end of this one. Really enjoyable as always Malcolm. I love the rockery you've created for this - looks amazing. I'm super jealous and want to make a nice pond on our allotment at some point! I'm sure you've done your research and know what you're doing, but if you're after some pointers, the RSPB have some of the best info on making wildlife ponds out there which you can find easily. There's lots of the usual stuff about making sure there's slopes so that things can escape, but also some other good stuff that might help the design for amphibians, dragonflies and invertebrates!

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks for that info, ill head on over and check it out....glad you had a laugh.....take care Malc

[@nevillelake1403]

Well done Malc , hard days work on that pond, nice seeing it all come together.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Neville , it was fun , hopefully the frogs will come running.....take care Malc

[@zaralasiewicz7898]

Ponds looks great. Cant wait to see it when its planted up

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Zara, I’m looking forward to the planting too and hopefully the frogs will move in....take care Malc

[@brendaalexander1923]

Hi Malcolm thank-you for another fab video 📹 😊 the pond look lovely

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Brenda, Its been a lot of fun and thanks for watching....take care Malc

[@karenslater343]

Very nicely done I did giggle at you sorry can’t wait to see plants all around it now. Mums gift will look great in it

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Karen, it has definitely given me some laughs too, I’ve got broad shoulders ...chuckle away......Malc

[@izzywizzy2361]

I can't believe it is done at last!!!! I think this has got to be amongst one of your best videos... pure genius. I am so looking forward to seeing the pond area blossom through the spring and summer. Truly heroic!

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Izzy, it was a lot of fun and quite a big learning curve....got there in the end.....looking forward to the frogs moving in now....take care. Malc

[@anneh3185]

Take the plug out 😂 oh my goodness that was so funny. Thank you Malc ! Happy birthday when it comes around. Best wishes.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Anne, I even laughed at myself when I watched it back.....the things we do.....take care Malc

[@KimmysKitchenandGarden]

Ohhhh you didn't take the plug out 🤭😅 it looks amazing !!!!!!!! I would love to find space for one at my allotment. I look forward to seeing what you plant around the edges. 🥰

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Kimmy, it was a bit of a moment lol......take care Malc

[@AfonbachDesigns]

Wahoo! Fantastic! I’m sure all your hard work will reap rewards in the summer

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Andrea, it will be great to sit next to the pond this Summer with a cup of coffee.....best wishes Malc

Nice video, Like 93 and Greetings from Italy :)

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Peri, do you have a vegetable garden over there in Italy?

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Oh I had to laugh 🤣 about the plug still being in!

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Helen......everyone had a good laugh ....its a good thing.....Malc

[@ClausenWorld]

Wow! That looks fabulous! I think perhaps one day I my add a pond on my property. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@MalcolmKingswell]

You are welcome, it was a lot of fun making it and hopefully will help the wildlife too.....best wishes Malc

[@ClausenWorld]

@@MalcolmKingswell I’m sure the wildlife will love it.😊

[@wendyjones9026]

You worked hard on your pond it’s looks great 🐸

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Wendy , I had a lot of challenges but some great fun…..take care Malc

[@christinekershaw2545]

Hip-hip hooray for Mr k, you got there finally. It's been a long running joke for us here, enjoy planting your pond and rockery and then the magical wildlife after. The canal here in Lancashire bubbled when you sucked on that mucky pipe.! Happy birthday soon, are you the beginning or the end of the zodiac. Hi

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Christine ,I’m a Pisces ....most appropriate I think.......still taste the water butt lol.......glad you had a giggle take care ....Malc

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Great to see the pond properly filled Malc. Genius comedy moment at the end too. Looking forward to an update on the pond sometime. Cheers

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Marky ,,,,its good to laugh......take care Malc

[@BloosSelfReliance]

Bless yah , it's looking great :)

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks, its been a fun project...take care Malc

[@rustysmith8784]

Well done Malcolm, looks really good. Are you planning on planting into the left hand side? I am sure the wildlife will love it too.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks Rusty, I think we will probably plant to the left .......come on frogs I’m waiting............Malc

[@Alis-Nicola]

😂😂😂 still giggling!

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Ally, me too , it was great fun thanks for watching.....Malc

[@allotmental.]

Great pond! 👍

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Thanks , its been a long time coming but I got there in the end....best wishes Malc

[@hallfarmallotment3649]

Been waiting with baited breath for this get it sorted !!!! Lol

[@MalcolmKingswell]

I think that’s sorted now lol .... take care Malc

[@hallfarmallotment3649]

@@MalcolmKingswell that looks really good Malc but it's just crying out for a waterfall

[@MalcolmKingswell]

@@hallfarmallotment3649 That will have to be next year I’m so past pond building lol.....Malc

[@JosExotics]

Yes I was giggling. But good job. I dont know about you but I have a week of rain heading my way.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Glad you had a giggle Jos, I did too. Yes rain and very strong winds......all change.....Take care Malc

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

If you fill the hose with water first, then plug it with your thumb, let go wen you are where you want the water. Much easier than sucking.

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Dorinda , you are right of course , the best thing that came out of my mistake was the comedy of the moment......its great to laugh....take care Malc

[@davnagraham8976]

Hi is there any way you can help me with start up my own compost

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Hi Davao , just select yourself an area on the ground and box it in with whatever you can, pallets are ideal.then its about committing to add green waste and brown waste as frequently as you possibly can……..give it time and compost will be the end result ……hope that helps Malc