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Midsouth Pond Retreat 2025

Recap: Midsouth Ponds Retreat

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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Gary V at Pond Build

Gary Vee’s Social Media Playbook for Pond Builders

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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Featherweight lily contest

The Featherweight Waterlily Weigh-Off: Small Lilies, Big Laughs

Not every garden has a giant Victoria waterlily, but that doesn’t mean they can’t join the fun. Enter the Featherweight Bracket—a playful division of the Waterlily Weigh-Off where smaller lilies take center stage. These petite contenders, with leaves just a few inches across, may not hold a person (or even a pumpkin), but they sure

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Waterlily Weigh-Off

From Experiment to International Phenomenon How It Began What started as a playful social media experiment at Denver Botanic Gardens has now blossomed into an international competition that captures the imagination of plant lovers around the world. The Waterlily Weigh-Off—our annual contest to test the buoyant strength of giant Victoria waterlily leaves wrapped up its

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Aquashella 2025 entrance

Aquashella 2025 in Edison, NJ Sees Record Attendance; Highlights Expansion into Koi & Pondkeeping

Aquashella 2025, held in Edison, NJ, made history with over 7,000 attendees, the highest turnout to date. Founded by George Mavrakis also known by CoralFish12g, the show has rapidly grown into a premier gathering for aquarium hobbyists, pond keepers, aquascapers, and aquatic industry professionals. This year’s edition featured more than 100 vendors, with strong representation

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Midsouth Retreat

Midsouth Ponds to Host Immersive Retreat for Pond Professionals

Midsouth Ponds Retreat, an all-inclusive, hands-on event for pond professionals and industry innovators, will be held Nov. 9–13, 2025, in Stanton, Tennessee. The retreat will offer an opportunity for attendees to engage in intensive learning, networking, and business development. The retreat promises a rich blend of practical training and strategic growth opportunities. Attendees can participate

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