Excitement today at the new Hotel California pond, with the emergence of two tentative tendrils from the water lilies planted 12 inches below the surface a month ago. Lily pads will make the pond more habitable for fish and other creatures, and help to balance the pond biology. The sun shines bright on the water surface here, and the pads will mitigate the negative effects of an over-supply of sun rays, as we seek a natural balance in the chemical-free environment. Meanwhile, water cycles through a mesh bag of spongy globs of good bacteria as it makes its way to the twin falls. Submerged rocks are developing a nutritious patina, waiting to feed micro-organisms and others. Above the falls, colorful new vines grow onto their adjacent panels, trained against the block wall, tiny grippers clinging tightly in the damp rainy spring, like good vines are supposed to do. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
