Each year the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Symposium brings people together around a shared love of water gardens. It’s a place to exchange ideas, learn from one another and spend time immersed in the plants, ponds and landscapes that connect us. This summer, IWGS will bring its annual event to St. Louis, Missouri. […]
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A long-standing international benchmark The International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) has announced the results of the 2025 New Waterlily Competition (NWC), held for the 27th time since its launch in 1997. Over the past nearly three decades, the competition has generated more than 200 entries and remains one of the most anticipated annual
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Hardscape North America (HNA) is already seeing strong early interest for its 2026 show, with registration opening sooner than ever and attendees signing up at a steady pace. Following record-breaking attendance in 2025, contractors, dealers, and designers are quickly making plans to return to Louisville this October to reconnect, learn, and explore new products. “HNA
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Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) has officially announced the launch of Plant Fest 2026, the company’s first annual plant-focused event, set to take place May 2–3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FFP Saddle River, New Jersey—formerly known as Waterford Gardens. The new event honors the rich horticultural legacy of the property, which dates
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The St. Louis Water Garden Society will host its 26th-Pond-O-Rama Annual Aquatic Garden and Landscapes Tour on June 27–28, 2026, from 9–5 p.m. each day. Each day of the tour will feature different private water gardens owned and maintained by society members. Self-Guided Tours The Pond-O-Rama Aquatic Gardens and Landscapes Tour is a self-guided exploration
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From the moment attendees arrived, there was a buzz of anticipation. Contractors, distributors, retailers, manufacturers, and educators converged with a shared mission—learn something new, strengthen relationships, and leave inspired to build bigger, smarter, and better than ever. An Inspiring Start: Andy Core’s Message on Community The conference opened with a powerful keynote from Andy Core,
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Honoring those who raise the bar. One of the most powerful traditions of the Atlantic Oase Conference is celebrating individuals and companies whose work makes a lasting impact on our trade. This year’s award recipients exemplified the passion, leadership, and dedication that define the pond and water-feature community. The AO Pro Contractor of the Year
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In November, pond professionals from across the country gathered just outside of Memphis, Tennessee, for the 2025 Midsouth Ponds Retreat—an immersive, business-focused event designed to strengthen leadership, sharpen strategy, and foster meaningful industry connections. The retreat welcomed 72 attendees representing 15 states, with participants traveling from California to South Carolina, Maine to Texas, underscoring the
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Attend the C&A Tax Webinar, Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 am ET Are you looking for ways to reduce your tax burden and keep more of what you earn? If you could save more in taxes and contribute more to your retirement plan, like your 401(k), would you take advantage of it? C&A Financial is
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When Gary Vaynerchuk showed up at his father Sasha’s 400,000-gallon pond build in New Jersey, he didn’t just watch the machines and marvel at the boulders. He spent time with a circle of pond professionals and manufacturers, answering questions and dropping actionable advice. The impromptu Q&A ended up being less about koi and more about
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