The Wooden Pondby The Hillbilly DudeA old tarp. A water hose. Transformed into joy. ★ If your garden flops, don’t throw in the towel. Throw in a tarp - you might just invent your own wooden pond. ★ OriginThis haiku comes from the true story of a hillbilly pool - where a tarp, some boards, and a hose turned a ruined garden bed into summer fun for the kids. | ...
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