Monday, 26 March 2012

Pond capacity

Long time no post. Frenzy of lead up to opening garden as part of the first Open Gardens in the villages in June 2011 combined with a new job that left me with little time to actually garden let alone write about it.

Weather: wet summer - warm winter - little to no rain over the last 5 months+ - in the third week of fine, dry, warm weather (do hope this isn't it for the year).

Wildlife: bumble bees have been buzzing around for a number of weeks now - frogs and toads have finished spawning in the pond (not as much toad spawn as last year) - brimestone, small tortishell and very ragged looking peacock butterflies have been feasting on early nectar this week - blackbird nesting in the Jasmine that I was wanting to give a haircut - must get Mr B to paint the eaves before the House Martins return.

And the subject of the post:  what is the volume of water in the pond? I can't believe I haven't recorded this before! 1875 Litres - approx 410 Gallons.
If you want to work it out for yours - multiply lengths of both sides * depth * 1000 gives litres then divide by 4.4 to get approx Gallons ... or go check calculators online.
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