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Water Garden Journal – 2nd Quarter 2013

August 9, 2013
In this issue: Editor’s Letter Club Corner Home Gardening Primer Aquaponics Victoria IWGS Registry Authority Grower’s Corner Book Review -  Victoria: The Seductress Events Calendar
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Water Garden Journal – 3rd Quarter 2012

November 20, 2012
In this Issue:   President's Column Club Corner Home Gardening Primer Lotus Eaters Makhana – The Gorgon Lily (Euryale ferox) Events Calendar Waterlily Competition Amazing American Lotus Grower's Corner    
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2012 New Waterlily Competition Winners

October 9, 2012
Congratulations to all winners of the New Waterlily Competition, which were grown out at Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado under the direction of horticulturist, Tamara Kilbane. A panel of esteemed judges from various backgrounds and countries judged the contest …
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2011 Waterlily Competition Winners

January 10, 2012
Congratulations to all winners of the New Waterlily Competition, which were grown out at The Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina under the direction of horticulturist, Tamara Kilbane. A panel of esteemed judges from various backgrounds and countries …
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Water Snowflake

December 16, 2011
Water snowflake (Nymphoides spp.) is part of a large family of what are commonly called waterlily-like plants because their leaves float at the surface of the water while the roots are anchored in soil below – much like the habit …
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Wanvisa earns ‘Best New Waterlily’ – 2010

December 16, 2011
A hardy waterlily was named Best New Waterlily for 2010, acing out 30 other entrants in the competition sponsored by the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS).  Nymphaea ‘Wanvisa’ is the first hardy variety to be named ‘Best in …
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Planting Your Pond: Design Considerations

December 16, 2011
You’ve seen the house before. The one that sits in the middle of the block looking like it stepped outside with no clothes. Trees haven’t been planted so there’s no leafy fringe to shade it from the sun. It’s void …
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Daily Pond Tip

Removing leaves, organic matter and sludge from the bottom of your pond in the fall is essential to help maintain good water quality and keep your fish alive through the winter.

Daily Pond Tip

Removing leaves, organic matter and sludge from the bottom of your pond in the fall is essential to help maintain good water quality and keep your fish alive through the winter.

Daily Pond Tip

Maintaining proper pH level in your pond is important. Ideally your pond water should measure between 7.0 and 8.0. As long as it falls within these values, there is no need to adjust it up or down.