A koi show always seems to make the hobby complete. After all these years in the industry, I still find them fun—but walking up to the show site in the Silverton parking lot in Las Vegas this year was truly exciting. I’ve never been to a show with more than 100 show tanks before. It …
For koi lovers, there is nothing quite like a koi show. It is a special time to meet friends, learn from each other, and celebrate the beauty of koi. Whether you are just starting in this hobby or you have many years of experience, koi shows are a wonderful way to enjoy and grow your …
From all of us in the POND Trade Community, we thank you for your many years of service, Lora Lee Gelles. Wow, I’m gonna miss you Lora Lee! You have been an exceptional steward of the POND Trade Magazine as well as a good friend. Your thoughtful approach and warm hearted nature made writing for …
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A celebration of education, innovation, and industry legacy The 2025 Water Garden Expo (WGE) in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was nothing short of exceptional. Spanning from March 5 to March 7, this year’s event brought together pond and water feature professionals from across the country for a dynamic blend of educational seminars, hands-on workshops, and powerful networking …
By Ana York Arntson and Craig McBride, Co-Founders of the Pond Professionals Alliance The Professional Pond Alliance’s powerful collaboration to build more than a pond In the world of water features, a pond is never just a pond. It’s a sanctuary for wildlife, a place of serenity, and often, the realization of a dream. But …
The 2025 IWGS Symposium is being held from August 12-16, 2025 in New York, NY. Included in the main symposium are tours to the renown Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York Botanical Garden, Aquascapes Unlimited (a wholesale aquatic and carnivorous nursery), Fitz’s Ponds (Koi Nursery) and Waterford Gardens (now FFP Saddle River). We end with the …
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In 2025, the St. Louis Water Garden Society (SLWGS) celebrates 35 years of bringing together water-garden enthusiasts for education, community service and resource sharing. The public is invited to enjoy the Society’s 25th annual water garden and pond tour, Pond-O-Rama 2025, on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. …
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The International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) is proud to announce the results of the 2024 New Waterlily Competition (NWC). The competition was held for the 26th time and has been one of the most anticipated events of the IWGS since 1997, resulting in over 200 entries. With more than 200 potential new waterlilies …
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EasyPro Pond Products is excited and honored to have many products featured in the Water Garden Expo’s Group Swim Pond Build. This advanced level swim pond incorporates cutting edge products and installation techniques. After collaborating with premier professional rec pond builders, EasyPro developed an innovative Wetland Filtration System for recreational ponds. This high-performance system is …
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The “Mile-High City” of Denver, Colorado hosted the 2024 Atlantic-Oase Professional Conference (APC) at the Rally Hotel downtown. Pre-Conference Tour Early attendees signed up for the pond tour, with three vans leaving the hotel at 9:00 a.m. At the first stop, a lovely home with a panoramic view of Marston Lake, the homeowner and the …
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