I’m so glad to hear that a lot of contractors are really busy during these trying times. Who would have thought that a pandemic would cause many of you to have your busiest year yet? People are definitely more homeboundMore…
July/August 2020 Issue
Preventing Koi Theft
With the year already halfway over, the world continues to deal with a lot of unknowns and uncertainty. Since we last met, things have gotten a tad better, at least. I live in the Chicagoland area, where we’ve moved intoMore…
May/June 2020 Issue
We'll Get Through This!
As I write this, we are in the middle of a lockdown because of the Coronavirus pandemic. This is such a strange, unprecedented time. We hope you’ve all been practicing social distancing and are feeling healthy. How have you beenMore…
March/April 2020 Issue
2019 Water Artisans of Year Winners and Runners-Up
Yep, it’s hard to believe — it’s already year four of the “Water Artisans of the Year” contest. Time flies when you’re working hard! It’s really exciting to see what a lot of you have been up to over theMore…
January/February 2020 Issue
What's Your Gameplan?
Happy New Year, readers! Hope your holidays were wonderful, and here’s looking forward to a great, prosperous 2020. A new year calls for a new game plan, and perhaps a few resolutions. What are your goals for the next year?More…
November/December 2019 Issue
Waterlilies in the Limelight
OK, get ready — I’m going to gush a little bit. I’m officially a mother-in-law! My son Evan got married to sweet Maggie in September at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota. The beautiful bride (andMore…
September/October 2019 Issue
Home Shows Continue to Create Value & Generate Sales
Reports are coming in from pond builders all over the country — it sounds like business and life in the pond world has been really good this season! People have told me that with the economy on the upswing, theyMore…
July/August 2019 Issue
Reflecting on a Courtyard with a View
As I finish up the design touches of this issue, I realize that we have three solid business topics — and all three are topics you are going to want to soak in. You all know how to build beautifulMore…
Living the Pond Life at Water Garden Expo 2019
Karrie and Lloyd Lightsey sure were busy getting donations rounded up for the American Cancer Society. Karrie is a cancer survivor, and she puts her heart and soul into fundraising and donating to the cause. Last fall, Karrie gathered shirtsMore…
May/June 2019 Issue
Turtle's Turf | Ponds Aren't Just for Fish
First off, happy spring, everyone! By the time you read this column, water should be flowing nicely, with fish happily swimming and aquatic plants starting to green up and bloom. I love this time of year. I have a littleMore…