Issues Archive
Current and back issues of POND Trade Magazine including pond business articles, water garden articles, and other pond news.
POND Trade asked Chris Ostrander to write an article about spillways and fountain bowls for this issue. These bowls certainly are a hot ticket right now, and I don’t see this trend going away anytime soon. But what really took me by surprise was how spillways are dotted throughout this issue. Of course, Chris has […]
Before I get into what’s on my mind, I just have to say how excited I am that spring is here. We’re finally hearing that joyous sound of running water in our backyards again. And for those of you lucky people down south and out west, be thankful that you have water features to enjoy […]
Oh yes, we do! It’s been a crazy, but fun few months processing and organizing all the amazing entries for our first-ever Water Artisans of the Year contest. There certainly is tremendous talent out there. It goes without saying — you guys are GOOD! We’ve dedicated most of this issue to highlight the winners. Hopefully […]
Happy New Year! Can you believe it? Another year just flew by! I surely hope I don’t sound like an old person saying that, but really, I think time is picking up speed. Are you are resolution maker? I’m not. But if I were, I’d have a few things on my personal list of things […]
When I’m not reviewing articles and photos for upcoming issues, you might find me embarking on various pond tours and visits, attending water gardening trade shows around the country, or perhaps just perusing through all of your posts on Facebook. Regardless of where I am or what I’m doing, the immense talent out there among […]
Perpetual Pond Passion In the last issue, I was super excited about “Living the Pond Life” and wrote my column about it. Well, it happened again. I’m not sure how much excitement this publisher can take in one year! I received an email out of the blue from the gentleman in the photo below, Blake […]
I’m Living It! If you use Facebook, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a movement called “Living the Pond Life [click here].” It’s a lifestyle group that was started by Karrie and Lloyd Lightsey. The group is a great place to visit and enjoy ponds, the pond lifestyle and photos of people who are loving […]
Spring Brings Renewal, Refocus It’s the spring issue, and POND Trade has plants on the brain. Just check out that beautiful cover! That basket of lilies cried out to grace it. Imagine it in your or your client’s pond. Plants have such a strong presence in a pond. They’re not only visually appealing, but they’re […]
Print or Digital, more please! New year…same format. Call me old-fashioned, but POND Trade is diving into 2016 via the same platform we employed last year: bright, glossy paper and brilliantly colored ink. Don’t get me wrong: POND Trade has a strong digital presence that puts our awesome content in front of more visitors every […]
More Exciting Pond Topics Coming in 2016! Oh, the weather outside is frightful! Well…it soon will be here in Chicago, anyway. Thankfully, we’ve had a hectic few weeks at POND Trade central to keep us busy. It’s that most wonderful time of the year when we put our editorial calendar together for next year, and let […]