Turning the Page, Diving In It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to this issue of POND Trade Magazine. When I first joined this vibrant, ever-evolving industry, I couldn’t have imagined the journey ahead. Today, I’m honored to step into the role of publisher, following in the footsteps of my mentor …
From all of us in the POND Trade Community, we thank you for your many years of service, Lora Lee Gelles. Wow, I’m gonna miss you Lora Lee! You have been an exceptional steward of the POND Trade Magazine as well as a good friend. Your thoughtful approach and warm hearted nature made writing for …
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When asked about the most important day in a business owner’s journey, the initial response might be the day they open their business. However, seasoned entrepreneurs often argue there are two pivotal days: the day they start their business and the day they exit it. These milestones define the trajectory of any entrepreneurial journey, especially …
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A celebration of education, innovation, and industry legacy The 2025 Water Garden Expo (WGE) in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was nothing short of exceptional. Spanning from March 5 to March 7, this year’s event brought together pond and water feature professionals from across the country for a dynamic blend of educational seminars, hands-on workshops, and powerful networking …
The life of a koi farmer and dealer is a demanding yet deeply rewarding journey, build on a foundation of passion, precision, and perseverance. From sourcing koi in Japan to caring for them on the farm and showcasing them at events, every day brings a mix of challenges and triumphs. Though the work is rigorous, …
Finding connection, purpose and peace Some things in life you can plan for. Others, you can’t. When I started building water features, I thought I was simply creating beautiful landscapes. I didn’t fully understand at the time that I was creating connection between families, between people and nature, and between the past and present. Over …
Water gardening may seem like an established corner of the green industry, but in truth, it’s relatively young. Its journey from a hobby of the elite to a passion shared by homeowners and professionals alike is rich with innovation, trial and error, and creativity. The Latour-Marliac Legacy In the late 1800s, a man named Joseph …
There’s a rugged and romantic appeal to driftwood. The thought of it often brings our minds to windswept shorelines or desolate, forgotten landscapes. Driftwood has a way of taking us momentarily out of time—acting as a portal to somewhere, sometime else. Most driftwood has been on an epic journey of transformation, and if you look …
By Ana York Arntson and Craig McBride, Co-Founders of the Pond Professionals Alliance The Professional Pond Alliance’s powerful collaboration to build more than a pond In the world of water features, a pond is never just a pond. It’s a sanctuary for wildlife, a place of serenity, and often, the realization of a dream. But …