This entry is part 12 of 14 in the series All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show 2013The Sakura Awards represent together with the Botan and Tsubaki Awards the Major Awards for the non Go-Sanke varieties. The Sakura awards represent Goshiki, Kawarigoi, Ginrin A, Ginrin B and Kujaku. Because of the strong entries with Goshiki, it is...Read More

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show 2013 As promised, I will now start to publish the other main winners of the 44th All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show that was held on the 2nd and 3rd of February 2013. In this blog you will see the Kokugyo...Read More

Today I have visited Isawa Nishikigoi Center, established by the famous Toshio Sakai. Although you do not hear a lot from the farm anymore, you should know that his influence in the Koi history is very big. His Matsunosuke bloodline with the crossbreeding of Magoi has resulted in massive improvements of growth and resistance of...Read More

The Major Awards of the All Japan Koi Show exist of exactly 11 Koi. This includes the three main winners that have been introduced to you before: the Grand, Supreme and Best Jumbo Go-Sanke/Jumbo A. In this blog you will find the other eight. Enjoy!Read More

The 44th edition of the All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show is officially over now, but that does not automatically means that there will be no more news! There is still a lot to publish, starting with a video of the Grand Champion, owned by Hartono Soekwanto, bred by Sakai Fish Farm and handled by Samurai...Read More

  Nymphaea ‘Pink Dawn’ 2013 Collector’s Aquatic Plant of the Year   The International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS) has named Nymphaea ‘Pink Dawn’ the 2013 Collector’s Aquatic Plant of the Year. This hardy waterlily boasts uniquely variegated blooms …Read More

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    Read More

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 …Read More

All Japan Koi Show 2012 (Part 4). Video by Jane Maneerat.Read More

All Japan Koi Show 2012 (Part 3) - Video by Jane Maneerat.Read More