Pondliner.com is excited to announce that the 18th Annual Water Garden Expo will be held March 11 through March 13, 2026, in Shawnee, OK at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort. The 2026 Water Garden Expo kicks off on Wednesday afternoon with educational seminars to begin after lunch. A happy hour will follow on the […]
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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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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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Now in its fourth year, Koi Fest has grown from a simple idea into the largest koi event in the United States. What began as Fitz’s vision for a blowout end-of-season sale has transformed into a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together every corner of the koi and pond community. His dream was simple yet ambitious: take
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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
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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Atlantic-Oase recently announced its 9th Annual Professional Conference will take place Nov. 5–7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. This event brings together top pond builders, landscapers, and water feature professionals from across North America for three days of hands-on learning, industry insights, awesome swag bags, great food and high-energy networking. Attendees will enjoy exclusive first looks
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Hardscape North America (HNA), the leading trade show for the hardscape and landscape industries, has once again sold out all available exhibit space for its 2025 event, set to take place Oct. 22-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. This marks the 5th consecutive year Hardscape North America has sold out, with the show
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This past July, 30 pond professionals from across the United States and Canada gathered for something more than just a break from work. They came together to recharge, reconnect and reignite the passion for the pond industry. The Pond Professional Alliance (PPA) Summer Retreat was held at the serene and scenic Stillwater Reserve in western
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Work Alongside Business Icon Gary Vaynerchuk and Transform a Legendary Family Pond Fitz’s Fish Ponds is proud to announce an extraordinary pond build event taking place the week leading up to Koi Fest 2025. From August 18 through August 22, a select group of pond builders, entrepreneurs, and creators will come together
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