A bit about pond maintenance – learning as we go

I'm beginning to think there's three types of backyard ponds with three different goals and types of upkeep… of course we opted for the highest maintenance

Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertJuly 29, 2025pond, pond maintenance, mark the pond guy, recreational pond, koi pond, garden waterfallComment

Our Amazing Pond by Mark The Pond Guy

Our stunning pond by Mark The Pond Guy abuts my new Art Studio built by Harrison Homes

Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertJuly 28, 2025pond, swimming pond, wetland filtration system, mark the pond guy, art studio, waterfall, recreational pondComment

My pot addiction

Large pots are a fabulous way to provide focal points in a cottage garden

Come into my Garden, Home and GardenBeverly Ash GilbertJune 27, 2025garden pots, focal points in the garden, creating structure in a garden, garden designComment

Art Studio and Pond - Changing Light

Oh the light! Come be awed by the beauty of nature reflected in our new pond

Home and Garden, In my studio, Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertMarch 14, 2025art studio, new art studio, garden pond, home and gardenComment

Garden Transformation + New Art Studio

From old carport and driveway to stunning Art Studio and Pond

Come into my Garden, In my studio, Home and GardenBeverly Ash GilbertFebruary 22, 2025pond, art studio, building an art studio, sunrise, garden transformation, GardeningComment

Last bouquet from my garden

Dahlia bouquet from my garden

From my garden, Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertOctober 24, 2023flower bouquet, floral bouquet, harvest from my garden, from my garden, dahlia bouquetComment

A dinner of artichokes and ratatouille from my garden

Artichokes and ratatouille from my garden

From my garden, Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertOctober 21, 2023from the garden, harvest from my garden, ratatouille, cooking up summer, artichoke, ratatouille recipeComment

Tearing down a carport to build an art studio

In my studio, Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertSeptember 5, 2023art studio, building an art studio, under constructionComment

Come Into My Garden

Turning an empty palette into colorful gardens

Come into my Garden, Home and GardenBeverly Ash GilbertAugust 2, 2023Gardening, color palette, spending time outdoors, Color Goddess, Color Goddess Quiz Comments

Adding Drip Irrigation - after the fact

Better late than never - drip irrigation inspired by the Bellevue Botanical Garden watering system

Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertAugust 2, 2023Gardening, spending time outdoors Comments

Putting in a 'pond'

Colorful Garden, Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertAugust 2, 2023Gardening, spending time outdoors, creating a gardenComment

Starting seedlings

I’m potting up seedlings grown under a grow-light in our entryway.

Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertAugust 2, 2023living joyfully, spending time outdoors, gardeningComment

Blog

I can’t wait to share all of my colorful musings with you!