This was our first attempt... a little kidney shaped pond tucked in the corner off our bedroom deck. The plants were mostly re-plantings from other parts of the grounds that had "overgrown" or from friends who were de-cluttering their garden beds. Anyone who gardens knows the peace of mind, the simple joy that comes from the act, a form of active meditation.

"A garden always gives back more than it receives. " - Mara Beamish