There are two threads going that are enlightening and heartbreaking and cause for joy all at once. They are: fires and Ca fires. I think they are both under the California forum should you be interested. The Ca fires is concern for the future and how DGers could help.
Show Us Your Water Gardens ....Big Or Small We Love Them All
Thanks Theresa and bsavage. It took me a week to get that shot. I was using an old 35mm, but finally she was mine:) I am about to purchase a Digital Camera, so maybe I can really take some great pics.
I think of the Californians every day,wishing them God's speed on the long journey to recovery. If I had the power, I would send them every last drop of rain from Pennsylvania, but the man upstairs will provide and soon healing rains and recovery will be theirs. I pray something beautiful and better will spring forth from the ashes left on the ground.
Hi - just got in from a season of gardens! I love all kinds, and here are a couple of pics of the water garden this year. Different blooms for different seasons - and all lovely. Dax
First, the falls in June -
And here is the top stream in August -
And finally, a long view of the bottom pond and stream in late September -
Well ... all I can say is ..... Take me away to your water garden paradise! Very beautiful Dax! Do share a photo of the winter season, too, when you can! Lovely and peaceful!
Wow, now that's a water feature!
Did you put it in yourself? Tell us water feature stories!
Rj
That is absolutely gorgeous...so well taken care of!! Makes me want to dabble my toes! Great job!!!! sue
Dax you did a good job!!! That looks so inviting!!!
Jeri
I can never seem to get the right shot but here goes. Back koi pond.
The ponds I have seen on this post are just flat out amazing!
Front goldfish pond.
i would say, snapple, that you are right up there with all these lovely ponds!! Your water clarity is excellent!! No easy feat! Wonderful stone...alot of work for sure! sue
Things are already starting to slow down with the pond as the temperatures are dropping. I already miss sitting out on the deck and watching the fish.
This pictures was taken during the middle of July.
Carolyn
I'm still lucky...still have deck weather for fish watching, but every year I look at those propane heaters and fantasize..
All are just stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Brenda
I just haven't mastered taking a pic of a moving object! Had to put some temporary bird netting up to keep the herons away. I only get them for a week or 2 per year, and the net eventually distracts them enough to go away for another year (although I hate to lose fish to indicate it's "that time" again!)
Holy Cow, Mary!!!
How many koi do you have?
Hmmm.....good question, I don't really know....they are all bunched together for the picture though. I have 3 small rectangular ponds, with really good filtration on them, so thusfar have been really lucky for 3 years, having not had any major problems with disease or bad water quality.
Bad pic of a pretty fish...Orange butterfly with white fins, probably 18" long. I just love to watch him swim in and out of the water lily.
Pretty one.
I lost all my koi over the winter last year. My heater stopped working and I just had too many fish in there with all that gas buildup. I didn't start out with a lot of fish, but those goldfish have a way of multiflying over and over! I took my pond all the way down to the bottom this summer and got rid of all the goldfish. I kept a couple shubunkins. However, somewhere in plants or somewhere, there were a couple of goldfish hiding and they have already started to restock my pond. I think I got 5 small koi and it was amazing how much they've grown in the short time they've been in there.
We may have to move in the spring and it is just making me sick to think of leaving my pond....
Joycet.....No matter how many fish I have, I still get upset at the thought of losing one. I hand pick each one out. I know what you're talking about with the goldfish, this year I finally separated mine into a pond of their own (now that I know they will interbreed with the koi) I had eggs all over the place in the spring, but I also let them hatch, and most seemed to have been eaten by the larger fish. Luckily here, I don't have to worry about heaters or my water freezing.
This summer I "de-goldfished". At least we removed absolutely everything that we could see and identify. But.........there were around 200 small to medium dark fry, some definitely koi, others too small to identify left. Next spring should be a hoot. Goldfish - the gift that keeps on giving!
Isn't THAT the truth!
To everyone: Nice ponds... especilsy koi ones =]
EVERYONE with koi and a water garden
I just made a koi fourum
http://koiandpond.activeboard.com/
join and start posting! =]
If you were unable to get in to the forum try now
I'm in as koikin. Thanks!
Sweet! There is a few things on there right now but please post all of your questions =]
Hey everyone,
If you woudlnt mind posting you pond pictures in http://koiandpond.activeboard.com/ I would greatly enjoy it.
Thank you all !!
Rick
Here is a winter picture of my pond. This is one of my favorite places in my garden. It was build in 2006.
Here is a summer of 07 veiw.
That is truly beautiful in either season!!! I know you must enjoy it immensely!!!
Jeri
Beautiful!
What a lovely,peaceful setting for your beautiful pond.
Here is a pic of mine yesterday. All the ice and snow has melted away☻
Some of the fish came up to say "where have you been Lucille"
Wow! Here in Iowa, it's Brrrrrr!! - The weather has been at just freezing during the day, but dips at night. Just fell in yesterday trying to get the snow off the surface of the pond - YIKES!! Up to my knees --- hope I didn't kill any fish! - Dax
Around here we call that "the polar bear plunge" LOL They are actuall going to intentially do that on Jan. 1 at one of the local parks to raise money for charity. I would just as soon not do it myself. Have you unthawed yet?
Just found this thread and would like to post a few of my pictures of my koi pond. As to date I have 17 koi. Pond is 7 years old. Let me know what you think. This picture was taken last year of 2006.
Here is another one.
Backspace you pond is lovely!!! It is so natural and tranquil!!! I could easily loose myself on that nice bench!!!
Jeri
Jerri, Thanks. I really enjoy my pond and all the gardens I maintain. No one at this household sees me from sun up to sundown when the gardening season begins here. lol