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Pond Chat / Re: thepitclub--pads that have mottling

« on: July 19, 2007, 01:49:31 PM »

Thanks for the suggestions and links! I definitely have to add an Arc En Ciel to my collection.

Kim, that's a really colorful pad!

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Pond Chat / Re: Victoria lilies and other stuff

« on: July 19, 2007, 01:45:34 PM »

Sooo beautiful! I'm not sure I would have been able to tear myself away to go home! 

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Seriously...

« on: July 19, 2007, 04:05:48 AM »

I have a very small pond in front of my house (I think 90 gal?). I've never had any problem with kids or dogs, etc., but my house doesn't sit too very close to the road. DH called about ordinances and there are none here regarding ponds (there is an ordinance regarding fences though; they must be situated behind the house). This pic kinda shows distance of pond to road, through the view of neighbors yard.
I enjoy mine in the front, wouldn't hurt to try it. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Red flare

« on: July 19, 2007, 03:52:22 AM »

I really enjoy the color variances of the lily pads in your pond! Which lily has the striped leaves that you can see along with the red and solid green ones? Most of my current lilies start with colorful pads, but as they mature they become uniform in color. One of the reasons I am so fond of my red flare is the unique color of the pads. Since I may be destined to enjoy more pads than blooms, I'm quickly learning to prefer lilies with attractive pads.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Does anyone have a Dauben for sale?

« on: July 18, 2007, 04:24:06 AM »

Tammy, I still haven't heard from you with your address!! I can't sleep peacefully until I have paid you for the lily! Please email me! 

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Pond Chat / Re: Red flare

« on: July 18, 2007, 04:22:40 AM »

Beautiful! Since bunny56lbc sent me a red flare, it has quickly become one of my favorites!

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Pond Chat / Re: A warning to everyone in here...

« on: July 18, 2007, 04:20:48 AM »

Sounds like you two had a great time.  It would be nice to have a friend with pond-itis close enough to visit. 

BTW- Chicken salad w/ walnuts and grapes on croissants is my favorite!!

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Pond Chat / Re: It's my turn!

« on: July 17, 2007, 01:46:48 PM »

Very beautiful pond Barb!

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Trumpet Vine- doesn't flower

« on: July 17, 2007, 01:45:13 PM »

Hmmmm. I might have bought that, BUT I did completely neglect it for about 5 years and it's in full sun with well drained, not-so-great soil. It was just last year I started trying to figure out why it won't bloom. The neighbor's trumpet vine is in full magestic bloom (just to add insult to injury).
I guess I'll go back to ignoring it. But no blooms = no plant next year, it's got to go!

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Pond Chat / Re: Are they bathing beauties or a double dip??

« on: July 16, 2007, 05:52:31 PM »

Adorable pic! 

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Trumpet Vine- doesn't flower

« on: July 16, 2007, 05:46:50 PM »

Hmmm, does "What the @%&*# more do you want from me, you piece of @#$%^&!" count? 

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Chit Chat / Re: Marbles on Ebay (any WWF fans here)

« on: July 16, 2007, 02:08:15 PM »

How Funny! I agree with Scott, $33.00 for a couple marbles = you've lost your marbles.

The things we do for our young'uns........ 

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Chit Chat / Re: Need prayers

« on: July 16, 2007, 02:05:21 PM »

I'm so glad she's going to be okay!

Nice to think that just maybe the thoughts and prayers going your way could have helped. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Lotus

« on: July 16, 2007, 01:53:49 PM »

Wow, that's HUGE. Handsome garden gnome you have there. 

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Terrestrial Gardening / Trumpet Vine- doesn't flower

« on: July 16, 2007, 03:38:12 AM »

I've had my trumpet vine for 7 years now, and it's never had a single flower on it. (I was never warned how invasive it was when I ordered it.) It grows huge every year, and the foliage is very healthy. I've read everything I can find and followed every growing instruction, but still no flowers. I'm about ready to try and eradicate it since it takes up a large full sun area that I could be utilizing with something else that would bloom. Any suggestions?

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Pond Chat / Re: Sweaty Fish - Deodorant? Help!!

« on: July 15, 2007, 11:59:33 AM »

I have guppies in my lily pool (it's in the sun most of day). It's been in the 80's during the day and 50's at night lately. The guppies are flourishing, plus I have a ton of fry in there now. 

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Pond Chat / Re: i literally saw a bud pop open today - Gypsy's first of the season

« on: July 15, 2007, 03:48:44 AM »

Very pretty bloom, I agree it should be a keeper! Hope you enjoyed your day planting, I can't think of ANY better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 

Why do you cover your sunken water gardens? (I'm guessing to keep animals out, but making sure I didn't miss anything.) 

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Pond Chat / Re: Midwest Pond Tour Today

« on: July 14, 2007, 06:36:24 AM »

Is your pond is part of the tour? Everything looks exceptional. I particularly enjoyed the frog water spill with the tire- very creative!

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Pond Chat / Re: Mustard Algae?

« on: July 14, 2007, 05:55:27 AM »

Too bad such a public pond can't be a showcase.    Maybe you could rustle up a few volunteers from your town to help get the pond into shape. The city might even buy the plants and such, if someone put a plan together and approached them. Sounds like it needs some good bacteria and alot of plant cover.

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Pond Chat / Re: Lotus and lily question

« on: July 14, 2007, 03:59:21 AM »

Sorry I'm not the one to answer your questions (new at this too), but your pondscape is beautiful!
Everything looks so lush and healthy- love the waterfall too! 

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Pond Chat / Re: Thank You Perplexed Ponder - Mayla in bloom!

« on: July 13, 2007, 03:38:08 PM »

Your Mayla must have felt immediately at home in the pond! 

It's funny, I just received a lovely Dauben all the way from Hawaii yesterday, and while I was planting it I remember thinking, "You poor thing, you must have been soo much happier where you came from". 

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Pond Chat / Re: A pleasant surprise ..

« on: July 13, 2007, 02:44:06 PM »

So very pretty! Sounds like "the life".
I'd give anything to have a vacation right now!!! 
I've been working 60 hours a week and work has called me four times since I left today. 
Anyways, glad YOU are having fun! 

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Pond Chat / Re: New Hybrid day 2, much happier with it today...

« on: July 13, 2007, 01:11:20 PM »

A stunning bloom, I'm impressed! 

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Photo Album / Re: Up close and personal Rhonda Kay and a Dragonfly

« on: July 13, 2007, 01:08:57 PM »

Great pics! My favorite is the Rhonda K with the dragon fly. 

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Chit Chat / Re: Suggestions for a nice, yet affordable digital camera?

« on: July 13, 2007, 01:04:33 PM »

Thanks for the great input! I'm going ebaying to see what I can find. 

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Chit Chat / Suggestions for a nice, yet affordable digital camera?

« on: July 13, 2007, 05:53:51 AM »

I'm starting to look for a new camera, but I am clueless as to what I'm looking for. 
Any suggestions for an affordable cam that takes good pics would be greatly appreciated!

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Pond Chat / Re: Kid Ponder...Missing!! Update - Eureka!!

« on: July 13, 2007, 05:07:35 AM »

I'm sure it's MUCH warmer where you (lucky gal!), but I was worried about the water getting really warm also (full sun area); that's why I put the guppies in (tropical fish). They are flourishing!
I'm sure not being as warm here is why mine aren't blooming yet, I'll probably have to wait till August for mine to "take off". I've only had one bloom this year, a red flare, but it had a big bud on it when I recieved it from Bonnie (Bunny), and it's in a different small lily pond, not kiddie pool.

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Pond Chat / Re: Florida Sunset first bloom and other pics

« on: July 12, 2007, 03:53:57 PM »

I certainly am having as much fun ponding!

Your blooms and ponds look just beautiful!

I was laughing because I have almost the same plastic lawn chair by my lily pools. I sit there all the time (as if blooms are going to just magically pop up out of the water). 

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Pond Chat / Re: Green and Orange Florida Sunset & more.....

« on: July 12, 2007, 03:45:23 PM »

Ohh, that pale pink lily is BEAUTIFUL! 

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Pond Chat / Re: Kid Ponder...Missing!! Update - Eureka!!

« on: July 12, 2007, 02:47:22 PM »

Yay! It looks great. When I put mine together (with lilies from kat also!) over a month ago I was as excited as you are. Then the nasty green slime water came about 2 weeks later, yuck. It's all cycled and clear now, thank goodness. Don't forget your oxygenater and floating plants, and add some pond water- all that will help clear/avoid the slimy green water. Members here helped me with that advice while I was having my temper tantrum about green, slimy water. 
I have lots of lily pads, but no blooms yet. I also added a couple guppies and rosie reds a couple weeks ago and now I have fry in there too.