Rachel's Journal

Aw wow, Rachel, that is so brilliant. I just get so excited at the thoughts of all those froggies hopping around the place. I get as enthusiastic as a child with a new toy. Well done. I bet you're delighted now that you decided on the ponds. Great pic

Very cute, did you kiss it?

wow i am like jacinta i would be so excited if i saw a frog its years since i saw one. have no space to put a pond now too many flowers as my sister says. did you kiss it. he could turn in to a prince dont know how hubby would feel bout that, your daughter would be delighted

Good mornig,Rachel!I love your's acidenteras and lilie.Did you leave acidentera in flower bed for winter,or dig it out?

I planted the bulbs in pots this spring. I will bring the pots into the greenhouse for the winter, Liga.

I have seen it all Rachel, now you will be able to have frogs legs along with your fresh veg for dinner

Another member of the line of defence in the garden.Good to have around.The frogs love some garden enemies.

Just looked at your July photos, what a lovely big garden. I see you have a polygala in a pot. I have one which I planted in the garden but the leaves are looking quite yellow, any advice?

Myrtle, you did well to bring your polygala through last winter outdoors. I believe Carmel Duignan lost hers. Perhaps it is suffering from the effort. I would suggest a good feed. If its leaves turned yellow following last winter, it may have to shed them and re-sprout new ones to look good again! But I am not the expert. I only bought mine this year and intend to overwinter it in the greenhouse (which is why it's in the pot).

Love your little frog Rachel. Frogs are the best part of my pond also. They say the pond is healthy if frogs want to live there.

Oh Wow Rachel, how exciting...he must love the cosiness!!

His so cute. Love your updated photos

aww he is cute, we did a talk earlier this year with the Irish Wildlife Trust and one slide was where somone used an upturned bin lid as a pond and low and behold it was filled with frog spawn.

Great photos Rachel as always. I'm glad the koi came out to play.

Thanks, everyone. I think he's cute too. Wouldn't dream of eating his little legs, Linda!