The Brat Homestead: Toadily Cool Frog/Toad House

I had done quite a bit of reading on the idea of frog houses or toad castles and the benefits of inviting them into your garden. I was intrigued, so I did my research, and watched a handful of YouTube and other educational videos. I picked my location, and found all the supplies I needed right here on the property. The best part... I didnt spend a dime! :)

I found an old Terra cotta pot out in the barn
used a flat head screw driver and a hammer from the husbands tool box
carefully placed the pot on a door mat on its side, just supporting with it in between my feet
used a little patience, a steady hand and carefuly chipped away a U shape
(you cant really control the way it will crack ~as you can see its crooked, but i thought it was alright for my first try~ so i just chipped slowly and in very small increments)
Turn it upside down and its complete! It was "Toadily" easy :) lol

BONUS INFO:
Decoration is optional
-I used nail polish that we already had (from the dollar store)
Adding a walkway solar light
-It attracts bugs, making for happy frogs
Placing near a water source
-Pond, garden hose, or providing a small water dish

I think the next project will be a rock garden, which has a similar concept providing a home for frogs. Or a hot flower garden, looks interesting, Oh, bat houses are fascinating...or maybe a natural pool! Laughing at myself ~ A girl can dream right?!

I love the idea of inviting natures creatures into our space, since after all we invaded theirs! As far as I am concerned I am living in their world, not the other way around...and what a beautiful world this is!
Amphibians in general are dwindling in population all over the world as air,water, and soil pollution increase.
If you are interested there is more information at:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/gardening-how-to/how-to-attract-toads.htm

http://thekitchensgarden.com/2012/05/21/how-to-make-a-frog-house/

http://www.ehow.com/how_6218314_build-frog-house.html

http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Outdoor-Activities/Garden-for-Wildlife/Gardening-Tips/How-to-Attract-Frogs-Toads-and-Other-Amphibians.aspx

Bratovich Resident Ribbit House
I went with "Ribbit" as to not discriminate...COEXIST people
:)

After showing Michael my finished product yesterday, we took a little evening walk in the back, I went to look at the fruit trees and Michael excitedly... or maybe more so disturbed said "that is a BIG web" after further investigation of our plum tree, here is what we found....

**( CAUTION: NOT FOR THE ARACHNOPHOBIC )**