Publisher’s note: I came across Mike’s recap of the 2017 Water Garden Expo on Facebook. He did such a great job that we thought we’d lead with his account. Thanks, Mike! I couldn’t have said it better myself. — LoraMore…
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Keys to Healthy, Thriving Hardy Waterlilies
How to plant, divide and feed the popular aquatic plant
We all want to have the best-looking ponds and water gardens with lots of beautiful, hardy waterlilies blooming all the time, but what does it really take to make a waterlily grow healthily and be a prolific bloomer throughout theMore…
Preview of the 2017 International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) Annual Symposium
Calling All Lily Lovers.
In 1982, Charles Thomas planted a seed among other waterlily enthusiasts for creating a society. He fertilized it relentlessly, bringing together all facets of water gardeners. Shortly thereafter, the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society was born. The annual symposiumMore…
Video | How to Pot a Lotus Tuber
Time to get your hands dirty and plant some lotus tubers. Larry Nau of Bergen Water Gardens takes you step-by-step in how to plant a lotus tuber and, specifically, a bull lotus. Lotus tubers grow into magnificent, hardy plants whichMore…
Essentials for Every Water Gardener’s Toolbox
Installing and maintaining water gardens has really changed over the years. Just like almost everything else, technology and innovation have made our profession easier. Once a new piece of equipment is discovered, you start to wonder how you ever gotMore…
Water Artisans Prize | “May I have the envelope, please?”
This year, instead of wrapping up awards season with the Oscars, keep that champagne on ice and stay tuned for the results of the inaugural Water Artisans of the Year contest in the March/April issue of POND Trade magazine. TheMore…
The Most Popular Pond, Water Garden and Koi Articles from 2016
With the state of the pond and water garden industry being so strong, everybody is looking forward to a great 2017. However, before we move on, we wanted to provide a quick look at some of our most popular pondMore…
Meet the Winners from the IWGS 2016 International Waterlily Competition
This year, the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS) held its annual competition at a new venue — Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Penn. The change comes after Tamara Kilbane at Denver Botanic Gardens passed the torch from herMore…
The Quest for Nelumbo Lutea
IWGS 2016 Merida Yucatán: Post-symposium expedition
The post-symposium expedition into the wilds of Campeche State in the southeastern lowlands of the Yucatán Peninsula sounded like a Gordon Lightfoot ballad or an Indiana Jones adventure, and for good reason. It had all the makings of a greatMore…
Video | Get to Know a Japanese Variegata Water Iris
Need ideas for your pond or water garden next summer or now if you live in a warmer climate? Check out this video from Mark Wilson on this Japanese Variegated water iris. More Video Below: Video | Remove Bubbles andMore…