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Who’s Hunting In My Water Garden?

Who’s Hunting In My Water Garden?

May 14, 2012 No Comments »

Every area of the country has their own group of potential predators, lurking and waiting to snatch your favorite fish. The list of these sly hunters can include: Raccoons Muskrats Opossums... Read More »

Spring is Coming – Making Your Pond Ready! [VIDEO]

Spring is Coming – Making Your Pond Ready! [VIDEO]

March 16, 2012 No Comments »

This is an exciting time of year – when your garden seems to be “waking up.”   Early spring clean-up will give your water garden a good start for the up-coming... Read More »

Dragonfly!

Dragonfly!

March 2, 2012 No Comments »

I have learned that one of the easiest creatures to have in and around your pond is also one of the most interesting.  The Dragonfly! The dragonfly symbolizes the same... Read More »

Guide to Choosing a Camera

Guide to Choosing a Camera

January 6, 2012 No Comments »

I get asked fairly often for advice on buying a camera. Gardening is a great way to get into photography, and water gardening is especially conducive to learning to take... Read More »

Opening Green Smoke Lily Wallpaper

Opening Green Smoke Lily Wallpaper

December 16, 2011 No Comments »

  Today’s wallpaper is a beautiful tropical lily that I photographed during my recent trip to our partner nursery. It’s a Green Smoke lily, with pale blue tips to the... Read More »

Colorfalls, The Lighted Waterfall

Colorfalls, The Lighted Waterfall

November 20, 2011 No Comments »

  “You know what would look cool here?  A waterfall made of light!” — if you’ve ever looked at your yard (or anywhere, really) and thought this, then you need... Read More »

Visiting the Nursery

Visiting the Nursery

November 11, 2011 No Comments »

In the last several months I’ve found myself spending a lot more time in beautiful Charleston, SC. This opened up a great opportunity to visit our partner nursery, Charleston Aquatic... Read More »

Photographing an Old Friend

Photographing an Old Friend

October 21, 2011 No Comments »

  Each year at my mom’s house we have a bit of a tradition: photographing the pink lotus. Because lotus blooms don’t tend to last very long, we have a... Read More »

Surprising Ways Gardening Can Make Your Life Better [Infographic]

Surprising Ways Gardening Can Make Your Life Better [Infographic]

October 10, 2011 15 Comments »

Click the image to make it bigger ↓ Source by Loch Ness Water Gardens Like this infographic?  Please share it with the buttons on the left.  Thanks! If you have... Read More »

The Mosquito Assassin

The Mosquito Assassin

October 2, 2011 No Comments »

  Hate mosquitoes? Of course you do! And yet, you love your pond which can turn into a mosquito nursery. Luckily there is a fish ideally suited to keeping your... Read More »

How to Choose a Pond Pump

How to Choose a Pond Pump

September 14, 2011 2 Comments »

  Just like your body has a heart to circulate healthy blood through your system, your pond has a pump to circulate the water over the falls, providing beneficial aeration... Read More »

Ewa in the Garden – Top Water Garden Pics

Ewa in the Garden – Top Water Garden Pics

September 5, 2011 3 Comments »

  Check out Ewa in the Garden’s list of top 10 water garden pics.  She rounded up some very cool ponds! If you’re looking for a very cool way to... Read More »