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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Chinese Witch Hazel

« on: January 23, 2007, 04:46:39 PM »

You're lucky to have spring come so early. Beautiful plant!

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Wakin, Shubunkins and Goldfish... / Re: need to clean the pond

« on: January 19, 2007, 05:02:25 PM »

Sorry I can't help you much with your dilema Milliemax. You might try just using a leaf net to scoop out the leaves etc. Then maybe a shop-vac for the finer stuff.

You may get more help from other ponders if you post over on the "pond chat" board .  Good Luck!

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Pond Chat / Re: Pond disasters, it happened to me!

« on: January 19, 2007, 04:55:55 PM »

I've never had a disaster like yours and can't imagine how you felt - hopefully this ponding season you will get it all cleared up! I can only imagine the work it must take. I have a hard time cleaning up after one of my lilly pots tips over

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Pond Chat / Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICAN PONDERS

« on: January 18, 2007, 05:32:47 PM »

Thanks you guys!!!!!!!

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Chit Chat / Re: American Ponders turns one year old today January 18, 2007

« on: January 18, 2007, 05:22:07 PM »

Happy First Birthday to American Ponders and to all the members for making this a great place to be

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Chit Chat / Re: Forum was down for an hour tonight for maintenance

« on: January 14, 2007, 05:00:09 PM »

What Emm said

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Pond Chat / Re: livetogarden...

« on: January 05, 2007, 04:42:14 PM »

A friend of mine at work gave me a few cuttings from her plant today. She told me to invert the tops in some water with soil at the bottom and they should put out roots. Is there anything else I should do? What temp. and light exposure would it need in the house? I would love to be able to plant it in my pond next spring

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Photo Album / Re: My Pond

« on: January 03, 2007, 05:04:49 PM »

I like the way the rocky hill is incorporated into your pond. What are the demensions of your pond and how deep?

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WWWG Web Forum Awards / Re: The member of the month for January 1, 2007 is...

« on: January 02, 2007, 04:10:54 PM »

Well deserved

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Chit Chat / Re: Happy New Year

« on: December 31, 2006, 09:11:50 AM »

Happy New Year to you too Esther and to everyone else at American Ponders

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Pond Chat / Re: livetogarden...

« on: December 30, 2006, 04:09:41 PM »

Beautiful!

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Pond Water Quality / Re: How important is water testing?

« on: December 28, 2006, 06:49:55 AM »

I only have goldfish and have never tested the pond water. So far have not had any health problems with the fish. If I had Koi I probably would test as they are said to be more sensitive to water quality. I would be more concerned, also, if I was at the max stocking capacity for my pond. So far so good ---- maybe I'm just lucky!

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Pond Chat / Re: Greenhouse cover

« on: December 26, 2006, 09:43:43 AM »

frloplady, that greenhouse looks very sturdy, I'm sure it will withstand anything this winter will throw at you. Hopefully the disassembly in the spring won't be too bad!

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Chit Chat / Re: Merry Christmas Everyone and Happy Holidays

« on: December 24, 2006, 07:20:56 AM »

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2007 

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Chit Chat / Re: Recent new "members" banned

« on: December 18, 2006, 05:28:19 PM »

Your hard work is really appreciated Sean.

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Pond Chat / Re: What kind of frog is this?

« on: December 12, 2006, 04:59:55 PM »

In that last picture it kind of looks like the Loch Ness Monster . Glad I just have Green frogs.

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Chit Chat / Re: Kleo Crossed Over Rainbow Bridge Tonight...

« on: December 08, 2006, 05:34:58 PM »

So sorry Joyce. How old was Kleo?

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Pond Chat / Re: WOOHOO fixed..been wiating to show yall my PRETTY PEST ......

« on: December 08, 2006, 05:02:09 PM »

We have Pileated Woodpeckers around here also. Such a beautiful bird. Quite often you can hear them striking the trees from a long way off. They have a distinctive call too. Hopefully your Dogwood will survive.

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Pond Chat / Re: It was a great day in oklahoma

« on: December 02, 2006, 05:09:41 PM »

Now I'm in the Christmas spirit! Thanks, Gander

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Chit Chat / Re: My best friend is in emotional distress, (had to put down a beloved pet today)

« on: November 17, 2006, 05:28:20 PM »

Sorry to hear this Mike. Take care.

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Chit Chat / Re: Link to CT Weekend on Dairy Farm Pix...

« on: November 17, 2006, 05:11:09 PM »

That is one absolutely gorgeous house. What a beautiful setting. Hope your cousin is doing okay.

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Maple Marvels at Fujiyama

« on: November 17, 2006, 04:53:50 PM »

Just beautiful! I'd love to be able to grow more of them.

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Stinky Bulbs

« on: November 17, 2006, 04:39:45 PM »

I've heard that they keep deer away too. Is it true? I sure hope so.
I planted my first ones this fall but unfortunately we've had way too much rain lately and I'm afraid that they have been ruined. I guess I'll have to wait until spring to find out .

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Pond Chat / Re: New lotus pond/bog

« on: November 09, 2006, 04:40:54 PM »

Great job on the rocks tinkster!

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Pond Chat / Re: Tucked away, up close

« on: November 09, 2006, 04:37:02 PM »

Beautiful neon colours .

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Pond Chat / Re: Been tweaking the pond again.

« on: November 09, 2006, 04:33:13 PM »

Now that's a beautiful pond! Great job Gary .

By the way what happened to "Gander"?

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Chit Chat / Re: Hi Scott

« on: November 06, 2006, 05:14:55 PM »

Welcome Scott

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DIY Corner / Re: DIY deicer

« on: November 06, 2006, 05:11:14 PM »

Esther, what size (watt) bulb do you find most effective? I'm in zone 5 and use a 2 bulb system (the socket from an outdoor light). Right now it has a 75 watt and a 40 watt. It worked fine last winter but I'm wondering if I can just use the 75. I guess I'll just have to try it this winter and see . Our coldest winter temps get to around -20*C which is about -4*F.

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Any weed experts out there?

« on: November 06, 2006, 04:55:22 PM »

Thanks for the replies everyone. I was thinking about trying black plastic next year Mikey but thanks to Maryvonne I wont be wasting my time with that method. Andrew, because we are on a well, I pretty much try and use organic methods of weed control as well as the fact that our town has instituted a no pesticide bylaw. Joyce thanks for the link  ( is right!)

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: OK ... some Japanese Maple pics

« on: November 03, 2006, 04:13:26 PM »

What a beautiful collection you have! The fall season is really their time to shine. I especially like the combination of Crimson Queen, Kiri Nishiki and the blue evergreen - perfect!