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Heartland Koi Classic Announces Inaugural Koi Show and Pond Expo in Bixby, Oklahoma

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BIXBY, OK — The Heartland Koi Classic is proud to announce its inaugural koi show and pond industry event, taking place June 5–7, 2026, at Hardscape Materials in Bixby, Oklahoma. This three-day event will bring together koi enthusiasts, water garden hobbyists, pond professionals, and families from across the Midwest for a weekend dedicated to the […]

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2025 Water Artisans of the Year Winners: Showcasing the Season’s Finest Waterscapes

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This year marks an important milestone for the Water Artisans of the Year Awards. While this is the 10th year POND Trade has presented the awards, it is my first year stewarding the program as editor and publisher. With that responsibility comes intention. The Water Artisans of the Year Awards have always stood for something

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Butterfly Koi: More Than Just Pretty Fins

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If you’ve spent more than a minute around koi ponds (and let’s face it, most pond builders spend way more than a minute), you’ve likely seen graceful koi with long, flowing fins that glide like dancers beneath the water’s surface. These are usually the fish that make clients stop mid-sentence and point. Butterfly koi have

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Why Quality Pond Photography and Visual Storytelling Matter

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There is something universal about water. It draws people in, calms them, and invites them to slow down. That is why ponds, waterfalls and streams resonate so deeply. They are not just features. They are experiences, moments and places people want to be. Yet many pond builders struggle to communicate that experience before a client

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How the UK Pond and Koi Hobby Compares with the US

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 When I first began traveling to the United States more often, around 10 years ago, I had no clue how big, bold and busy the American pond and koi world really was. Over the years I’ve visited many pond builders, dealers and hobbyists across the US, including multiple trips with Brian Fitzsimmons and his team

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Bonsai & Koi: A Perfect Partnership for Pond Enthusiasts

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Picture this: a small backyard centered around a beautiful koi pond where colorful, charismatic fish attract the eye like a framed painting come to life. The space is wrapped in undulating garden beds detailed with mountain stones, soft moss, ferns and blooming azaleas. Resting on pedestals throughout the landscape are tiny trees — bonsai —

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A Promise Set in Stone: Koi Pond with Multiple Streams

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From our very first meeting, it was clear this project would be something special. The homeowners were a young, enthusiastic couple who had purchased their property, several acres of woodland along the shores of Lake Michigan, a few years prior. Since then, they had been thoughtfully developing the landscape season by season, moving intentionally from

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Introducing Pond Portals: Koi Pond Viewing Windows

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After years of offering personal, local expertise in pond window development, we are proud to introduce Pond Portals to the greater koi community. Pond Portals is a small, family-owned business focused on providing high-quality koi pond viewing windows made in America. Each kit includes a stainless-steel frame, stainless-steel retainer, glass, sealant, fasteners and more. Clear

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Koi & More Pond Shop Charts a New Course

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Chicago’s North Shore has long been home to passionate pond enthusiasts, but few realize they have access to what many consider the region’s best-kept secret. Koi & More Pond Shop in Highland Park, Illinois, represents the perfect blend of traditional pond-keeping wisdom and modern business innovation, serving both the seasoned ponder and educating today’s new

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