As the old saying goes, “Don’t let the door hit your a on the way out!” I think most of us feel this way about 2020. I must say I’m looking forward to 2021 (hopefully) being a much improved yearMore…
November/December 2020 Issue
Concrete Pond Construction Techniques
I recently finished up the 2021 media kit that goes out to all our wonderful, supportive advertisers. I always include a taste of some of the upcoming articles planned for the next year while we try to line up allMore…
September/October 2020 Issue
Very Busy Bees
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…