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2025 IWGS Symposium

Registration for the 2025 IWGS Symposium is Open

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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25th Anniversary of Pond-O-Rama Water Garden Tour

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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2024 IWGS Winning Water Lilly

Explore the Best New Waterlilies from 2024 IWGS Competition

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 Collaborates on Rec Pond Build March 3-4 in Oklahoma

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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2024 Atlantic-Oase Conference

2024 Atlantic-Oase Professional Conference Recap

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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Learn Advanced Swim Pond Techniques at Group Build with Industry Leaders!

Mark your calendars for March 3- 4, 2025! Envisioned by Shaun Lindley as a tribute to his wife and grandchildren, and organized by the Pond Professionals Alliance, this 40’x80’ swim pond build will be one to remember! Designed and led by Craig McBride (Swim Pond and All Aquatics) and Larry Carnes (Reflections Water Gardens) in the days leading up to Water Garden Expo.

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2024 IWGS Symposium Lands in Southern England

After a rainy start to the British summer, July brought the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) symposium attendees flying in from all corners of the world to a week of beautiful sunshine and mild summer temperatures. Longtime IWGS members James Allison and James Bennett hosted the society in the South of England for …

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Pondemonium 2024

Pondemonium 2024 Recap

Pondemonium 2024 was largely hailed as the best event yet by the hundreds of pond builders who attended. Themed “Build Your Business,” the event drew professionals to St. Charles, Illinois, where they networked, shared insights and learned strategies to elevate their water-feature businesses. Pondemonium 2024 was a dynamic training and networking event designed for water-feature …

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Koi Fest 2024: A Celebration of Koi and Community

Fitz’s Fish Ponds Farm in Milford, NJ, was the epicenter for koi enthusiasts on Saturday, August 24th, as koi lovers from around the globe gathered for Koi Fest 2024. This year’s event was a spectacular celebration of koi culture, drawing industry experts, dedicated hobbyists, and families for a full day of education, entertainment, and community …

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Mark Your Calendar for the Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Show & Pond Expo

The Gateway Koi and Pond Club will host the 22nd Annual Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Show & Pond Expo on Sept. 20-22, 2024, at Timberwinds Nursery in Ellisville, Missouri. It’s open to the public and admission is free. Hours are Friday 3-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-2pm. There will be raffles, attendance prizes, koi judging …

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