Planning stage...still

We purchased a drain on the weekend and Peter found where the storm water runs...I was very close where I was digging and would have almost got there except it's under the path. However, with the doors, the dinner party and the rain we didn't have time to install it. That's ok though as I have been busy in other ways.

I've done some more research and found that where we live once "supported riparian plains, grassy woodland and swamp scrub". This is good news as it means there are lots of swampy plants that are indigenous to the area for my frogs to enjoy. So I found a list of native plants and have highlighted a few for the frog bog. There are some indigenous nurseries nearby so after payday after next I will have a look for some swamp wallaby grass (pictured), tall spike-sedge, pale-leaf rush and common bog-rush. Apparently they are all loved by frogs!

Speaking of frogs our amphibious friend was outside the laundry this morning - I think asking about how his/her new home is progressing - Sarah and I were very excited to hear that lovely melodious chirp. We have tried to identify the frog using the sounds on http://www.frogs.org.au/frogwatch/ . It's lots of fun but so far we haven't agreed on which is our friend.