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| March
29
Saturday
10:30 am
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The
Rites of Spring - Opening Your Pond
Learn the steps and techniques you'll need to start
up your pond for the season. We'll review how to get
pumps & filters up and running smoothly, and provide
some tips on keeping your fish healthy and pond water
clear.
Attendees receive 20% off water treatments and cool season fish foods |
| April
12
Saturday
10:30 am
11:30
am
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The
Rites of Spring - Opening Your Pond
If you missed it the 1st time, here's another chance!
Potting
Aquatic Plants
Get tips on how to divide, pot, up-pot, and repot
aquatic plants: How & where to chop, what kind
of pots, soil & fertilizer to use. We'll get muddy
while you watch!
Attendees receive 20% off pots, soil,
fertilizer, & potting tools
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April 19
Saturday
10:30 am
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Put a Gurgle in Your Garden
Small water features that splash &
dance - set them up with a shallow pool. . .or so that
the water simply "disappears" into the ground.
Great ideas on how to add the sound & look of moving
water - low maintenance and childproof!
Attendees receive 20% off pre-formed tubs
and boxes, pumps, decorative fountain pieces, &
stones |
April
27
Sunday
1:00 pm
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Dividing
and Repotting Aquatic Plants
Watch and learn while we demonstrate
the techniques we use to divide and repot aquatic
plants. Find out how & where to chop, what kind
of pots, soil and fertilizer to use on Lilies and
Lotus and Pals.
Attendees receive 20% off pots, soil,
fertilizer and potting tools
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May
3
Saturday
10:30 am
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What's
New in Water Gardening
Find out about recently introduced pond
plants and new and improved products. . . Which work,
which don't, and why you may or may not want them!
Attendees
receive 20% off these new items
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May
10
Saturday
11:30 am
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Flotation
Gardening
Wish
you could add more plants to your pond, but just don't
have the shelf space? Want to provide some cover for
your fish? Need some basking spots for frogs and turtles???
Come learn about Island Planters, Cork Bark Floats,
and IslandScapes for larger settings -- How they can
improve pond balance, beauty and habitat.
Attendees
receive 20% off Islands, cork and related plants and
planting media
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May
17
Saturday
10:30 am
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Smart
Ponds - the Truth about Filtration
Is your pond green or murky? Does your pump
get clogged too often? Think Smart! The right filtration
can change the way you maintain your pond forever
- less work, more fun! We can show you the options
and how they work - plants, mechanical filters, biological
filters, U.V.'s, and more.
Attendees receive 20% off mechanical filters,
skimmers, biofilters, & U.V.'s
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May
24
Saturday
10:30 am
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Going
"Pondless"
Love the sight and sound of the waterfalls
and streams, but just don't want a full-blown pond??
We've got just the idea for you! These water features
bring easy-care excitement to the hillside landscape.
Add an auto-fill device and make it even easier! We'll
trek into the "North Forty" to see how it
is done.
Attendees receive 20% off tubs, boxes,
liner, pumps, hoses and related items
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June
7
Saturday
10:30 am |
Early
Summer Pond Care & All About Tropical Waterlilies
Learn from us as we tend our water gardens.
Helpful tips for maximum bloom and growth - How &
what to trim, when to fertilize. . . Adding seasonal
plantings to extend the bloom cycle. We'll have lots
of choices - find out about these gorgeous plants,
from miniatures to giganteas. . . day & night
bloomers!
Attendees receive 20% off tropical plants
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June
14
Saturday
10:30 am
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Smart
Ponds - The Truth about Filtration
Pond still green? Cleaning your filters
too often? Time for better 'filtration' ?
Get Smart! The right filtration can change the way
you maintain your pond forever! We can show you the
options - plants, mechanical filters, biological filters,
and U.V.'s - the works!
Attendees receive 20% off mechanical filters,
skimmers, biofilters, & U.V.'s
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June 21
Saturday
11:00 am -1ish
Treats Included
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Lotus
. . . Myth & Mystique
Stop and Eat the Lotus
Attend our annual Lotus Party & celebrate
the wonders of the Lotus! We'll share its history &
cultural lore, and chant its praises. Learn about the
plants themselves - care tips and propagation techniques.
We'll also demonstrate some fun tricks you can do with
yours. . .
Come enjoy this exotic event. We'll have
Lotus treats & other edible aquatics for you to
sample !! Attendees receive 20% off potted Lotus plants
and aquatic plant fertilizer |
June
22
Sunday
1:00 pm |
Container
Water Gardens
Come
and learn how to set up a small water feature using
the right mix of plants and fish. Create your own
small watery world. Perfect for adding interest to
decks, patios and entryways!
Attendees receive 20% off decorative containers
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August
2
Saturday
10:30 am
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Frogs,
Toads and Tadpoles
Fun facts and myths about these fabulous
amphibians. Which ones are native, breeding habits,
myths, folklore, and more !
Attendees receive a free little frog gift |
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September
20
Saturday
10:30 am
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Getting
Ready for Fall & Leaf Netting
Watch and learn while we trim, dredge
and net over our pond to keep fall leaf debris from
clogging the works & fouling the water. Pick up
great tips & techniques for prepping your pond
for the cool-down cycle.
Attendees receive 20% off pond netting,
netting poles, bases & pins
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October
4
Saturday
10:30 am
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Bubbling
Bird Baths and Fountains
Build it and they will come! With these
low maintenance water features, the birds will flock
to your feeders. Everyone needs at least one! Perfect
to accent entryways, courtyards, & quiet garden
corners - or put one right by the back patio! Great
for the birds and people, too!
Attendees receive 20% off related pumps,
tubs, stones and fountain pieces. . . 20%
off birding supplies as well !! |
October
18
Saturday
10:30 am
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Winterizing
Your Garden Pond
Cold weather is on its way ... Find out
how to get your pond ready. Will fish and plants really
make it thru the ice, snow and sub-zero temps? Yes-
(some may need a little extra protection). We'll discuss
which plants to drop and why & when to stop feeding
fish. Find out how to winterize pumps, filters and other
pond equipment.
Attendees receive 20% off winter bubbler
set-ups & pond de-icers |
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