Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey


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  • Fish And Tadpoles

    Fish And Tadpoles

    My ecosystem pond was installed in November 2024, so it’s still very new. Eventually, I hope that there will be a reasonable balance between plants, animals, and insects. However, I expect that adjustment to take a year or two, with some learning on my part as well. One thing I already know is that there Continue reading

  • More Fish In The Pond

    More Fish In The Pond

    Very soon after the pond was finished in November 2024, I added six Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), chosen because of their diet: zooplankton, small insects and insect larvae, and detritus material. However, after that first day of release I never saw them again, dead or alive. Perhaps they died of starvation, cold, or being eaten Continue reading

About Me

Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.

I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.