A pond in the backyard is a thing of beauty. It gives us movement, serenity, water, and something to sit beside and enjoy a cup of something hot.
It’s restful, but only if it works properly. Because if it’s not working, it’s stressful, expensive, and time-consuming.
So how do you build a “maintenance-free pond”? You don’t. But you can build a pond that basically takes care of itself, with a little help from you.
Anyone thinking of, or planning to build a pond in their backyard.
This booklet will give you:
After nearly a 30-year odyssey of building a koi pond, I’ve learned this much: nature always has the final say.
Laugh along with me and my husband as we survive floods, failures, emergency fish rescues, rebuilds, and the hard lessons water insists on teaching — whether you’re ready or not.
This isn’t a how-to manual. It’s a lived story, told with affection, honesty, and more than a little humility.
This book is in full colour, complete with photos of what we did, and how we solved problems.
It comes in four formats:
Anyone thinking of, or planning to build a pond in their backyard.
This booklet will give you:
For years, I tracked pond notes on scraps of paper, half-filled notebooks, and whatever was closest during a crisis. I finally needed one place to keep everything — water readings, treatments, observations, and lessons learned.
This is that book.
A practical, well-organized keeper for your pond’s history, with charts, tips, and space to record what actually happens — not just what’s supposed to happen.
This companion book to How Not To Build A Pond is available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook.
Koi Keepers who want to track the health of their pond and fish.
Personal reflections and observations on life, society, creativity, and the world around us.
Independent thinkers
Meet Peep & Squeak — two mischievous kittens determined to nap on every keyboard.
Their password books are designed to make digital life simpler (and a little cuter).
Available in four formats:
Each book provides ample space for logins, security notes, and hints — because organization should be as charming as it is useful.
Keep track of vet visits, vaccinations, and special moments — from first purrs to birthdays — all in one beautiful feline record book.
Record every walk, vet visit, and milestone in your dog’s life, from puppy vaccinations to favourite parks and family adventures.
Log veterinary care, farrier visits, competitions, and treasured memories of your horse’s journey — a lifelong record of partnership.
Document your bird’s hatchday, health checks, and daily joys in a colourful journal designed for both care and companionship.
