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Pond Chat / Re: I thought ducks were herbivores!

« on: March 30, 2008, 11:17:45 AM »

Hi Maryvonne - Looks like you have a Hooded Merganser pair. The male with its crest lowered. My book says that they are uncommon; in wooded lakes and streams. They are fish eating diving ducks with a long thin bill serrated on the sides. Not something you want to stay around your pond Better keep Jack handy!

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Pond Chat / Re: My Lotus tubs

« on: March 30, 2008, 10:57:37 AM »

Good work Jerry - it won't be long till those leaves are at the surface

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Pond Chat / Re: What do you do for your pond when spring rolls around?

« on: March 30, 2008, 10:53:49 AM »

I am sort of in the same boat as Steve and Marla - still have ice and a bit of snow on top of the pond. As soon as the ice is gone I will get my hubby to put on his dry suit and get him in the pond to raise the plants so they will get a bit of a head start. I will supervise of course . Some leaves will have to be scooped out as well this year because the snow came before I could get them all raked up. The pump and filters will also be started - hopefully with no leaks!

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Photo Album / Re: For Joyce - Colorado

« on: March 21, 2008, 05:43:03 PM »

I also received a Colorado in a trade from Maryvonne last year. (Thanks again Mayvonne  ).  It did really well and, although I can't see any lilies yet under the ice and snow, from the sounds of things I may have to repot it again this spring 

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: A few photos today, also a Banana that doesn't know it still cold

« on: March 17, 2008, 05:21:45 PM »

Love the arbor, Jerry. The rose is just gorgeous

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Photo Album / Re: Mother Nature was having a temper tantrum

« on: February 19, 2008, 05:53:34 PM »

Tim, sorry about your greenhouse and hope you get that beautiful Wisteria back up. I've heard that they are a very tough (strong) vine. I think that long-term you will need a new arbor with a cement footing like myguynmkoi mentioned. Good luck!

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Japanese Saucer Magnolia Blooms

« on: February 19, 2008, 05:26:12 PM »

Very pretty! Too bad they don't last a bit longer. I'd be sorry to see them go too.

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Bamboo Harvest

« on: February 19, 2008, 05:23:17 PM »

How big is that acreage of yours anyway, Jerry?

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Rain drops glisten .......

« on: February 19, 2008, 05:17:28 PM »

Beautiful pic. Gives a nice peaceful feeling.

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Wakin, Shubunkins and Goldfish... / Re: New wakins

« on: February 10, 2008, 10:34:50 AM »

Gorgeous wakins

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: When is your last frost date?

« on: February 06, 2008, 05:31:14 PM »

We're about the same as emm here too. Just to be on the safe side I try and wait till June 1 to plant most things but usually the last week in May is okay. I envy all of you who have much longer growing seasons.

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Pond Chat / Re: This is how the pond will look in a few months

« on: January 29, 2008, 05:27:43 PM »

You've got a real tropical paradise there, Jerry. You wont have long to wait now!
I would say that in 2 months I might be able to see my pond again not just the pond deicer poking out of the ice and snow

What do you do with your turtles during your "winter"?

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: Mickey Mouse growing in my garden

« on: January 21, 2008, 05:42:55 PM »

Cute Jerry but not too cuddly 

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Pond Chat / Re: It's Great To Have AP Back!

« on: January 21, 2008, 05:32:25 PM »

My thanks also to Koiphen for allowing us to keep up to date

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Pond Chat / Re: WE ARE BACK !!! and we will stay BACK !

« on: January 21, 2008, 05:30:16 PM »

Glad to see everyone back!!

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Photo Album / Re: January Pix

« on: January 13, 2008, 07:42:57 AM »

Thanks for posting those wonderful pics, Timgod. They'll help me get through this long, cold winter!

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Pond Chat / Re: Only 3 months and some odd days and a few hours till.......

« on: January 01, 2008, 09:46:30 AM »

Hi Tinkster! Happy New Year. Hope you are feeling well. It'll be more than 3 months until ponding weather arrives here too. I heard on a weather report yesterday that we have already had more snow this winter than in the last 3 winters combined! At least it's good for the perennials. Here's to a great ponding/gardening season in 2008.

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Wakin, Shubunkins and Goldfish... / Re: new goldies

« on: December 30, 2007, 12:12:21 PM »

Beautiful Goldfish! You did well  . I really like the first one. Are these going to to be kept indoors?

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Pond Chat / Re: Seaon's Greetings

« on: December 26, 2007, 07:25:39 AM »

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2008

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Photo Album / Re: Sunny thoughts

« on: December 18, 2007, 05:35:00 PM »

Welcome Mike! You've got a gorgeous pond in a beautiful, natural setting - you can't call it a swamp anymore

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Wakin, Shubunkins and Goldfish... / Re: My First Fish

« on: December 08, 2007, 04:59:34 PM »

Welcome to the wonderful world of ponding    Nice pics of your fish.

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: A little color in the snow & no it's not YELLOW !

« on: December 08, 2007, 04:50:38 PM »

Beautiful Bonnie! We need all the color we can get at this time of the year.

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Pond Chat / Re: Check out my Water Hyacinths!!

« on: December 08, 2007, 04:30:49 PM »

Congratulations Desert Ponder! From what I've read, most people can't overwinter them. They look beautiful

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Pond Chat / Re: Winter frustrations....

« on: November 25, 2007, 05:53:29 PM »

Hi Goldenangel
I am also in zone 5 and we haven't had any snow yet but have had some good freezes. I usually leave my net on all winter because we have oak trees that drop their leaves very late. If I'm lucky I can get them raked up before it snows but some years I can't. I any case there are often many leaves still blowing around most of the winter so I just leave the net on the pond. Still waiting for those leaves to come down this year
Hope you get to spend more time with your pond next year!

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Pond Chat / Re: The last wind storm destroyed my pond cover

« on: November 23, 2007, 04:46:04 PM »

Jerry, I use shade fabric for a pond cover too. Not sure what percent though. I find that it's very good for keeping out the smallest stuff - even spruce needles!

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Chit Chat / Re: A sad day......

« on: November 23, 2007, 04:41:23 PM »

I remember Gene giving me helpful advice when I was picking out a pump for my pond.
So sorry to hear about your wife, Gene. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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Pond Chat / Re: Sunset over the pond today

« on: October 09, 2007, 05:02:10 PM »

The Turkey was great but the leftovers tonight were even better I think.  Our weather was above normal temps and sunny all weekend - got lots of yard work done. Glad your weather improved and hope you had a great holiday weekend too!

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Pond Chat / Re: winterizing structures

« on: September 28, 2007, 03:38:22 PM »

Vickie, I see that you've used large pieces of styrafoam to keep the plastic off the water surface in one of your ponds. I realize that you are in a much warmer zone than I am but do you think the styrafoam will stay intact all winter with my freezing temps (0*F, -20*C). I guess I am more worried about the repeat freeze-thaws we get.  I currently use beach inflatables that sometimes don't stay inflated all winter

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Pond Chat / Re: Early morning photo op!

« on: September 24, 2007, 05:31:03 PM »

Maryvonne, I hope Ginger grows up to be a good heron chaser although you wouldn't be able to get any more of those fantastic shots

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Chit Chat / Re: A couple of forum graphics tweaks...

« on: September 24, 2007, 04:50:24 PM »

It's nice to change things up once in a while. Looks good!