Jan Goldfield
Garden writer, retired water garden design/build company owner, travel writer
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Spring Comes to the Garden PondThe garden pond awakens in the spring. Animals and plants come out of hiding and refresh our souls. -
Mental Health Practice Management Software - a ReviewI have a Macintosh Computer and want to manage a social work private practice. As easy as it sounds to do that, I found it impossible, complete with horror stories with one company. -
Hardy Water LiliesLearn the difference between hardy water lilies and tropical water lilies. -
Learn to Speak New OrleansLearn how to understand New Orleans natives when you are visiting or just moved to the city.
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Flowering Hardy Pond PlantsAquatic plants that will winter in cold climates and add flower to your pond or bog garden all summer. -
Pond and Bog Plants: The RushesRushes can add a vertical dimension to the bog or pond that plays off the softer broadleaf and floating plants. -
Broadleaf Hardy Pond PlantsConsider broadleaf bog plants for your bog or pond. Hardy ones will survive northern US winters.
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Oxygenating Pond PlantsThree plants that can keep your pond clear, your fish fed and add oxygen to your water. -
How to Keep Your Pond ClearTen ways to keep the water in your pond clean and clear.
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New Orleans Mardi Gras ParadesWhere to find what on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans.
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Navigating the Streets of New OrleansLearn the regional pronunciations of the streets of the Big Easy.
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The Perfect Date in New OrleansWhere to go for a perfect date in New Orleans.
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Photographing New OrleansA guide to the best spots to take great photos of New Orleans. -
New Orleans Cemeteries: The Cities of the DeadFind the fascinating and intriguing New Orleans Cemeteries, built above ground. -
Mardi Gras: A Religious Holiday?Discover the roots of the Carnival Season and Mardi Gras through the ages.
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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage FestivalFrom its beginnings in Congo Square in 1970 to the extravaganza it is today, do not miss the soul and culture experienced at the New Orleans Jazzfest.
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New Orleans Celebrates with St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's Day ParadesSt. Patrick's and St. Joseph's Day parades follow on the heels of Mardi Gras, so no resting yet. Drink some green beer and visit St. Joseph's Altars everywhere.
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Cheap Eats in New OrleansFind great food at great prices in the city of fine food, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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New Orleans GumboLearn about gumbo, the original New Orleans food.
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Eat a Po-Boy in New OrleansIn New Orleans, a city known for its fine food, the sandwich is an art form.
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Hike Mount RainierThere are more trails in Mount Rainier than just the climb to the top. You can walk for miles in spectacular surroundings. -
Hike Sol Duc FallsSee Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park in Washington. -
Hike Hurricane RidgeSee the Pacific Ocean and the Olympic Mountains from Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park. -
Hike the HohImmerse yourself in one of the few temperate rain forests in the world by hiking in the Hoh Rain Forest. -
Hike Saguaro National ParkNow that we have seen the desert painted like an impressionist oil, let's travel even farther south to see what we all think of when we think of a desert. Let's have a look at the Saguaro cactus at Saguaro National Park, -
Capitol Reef National Park HikesI have ridden my motorcycle to all the national parks in the grand circle of parks in Utah and Arizona except one: Capitol Reef National Park.
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Hike the Hoodoos in Bryce CanyonBryce Canyon is peppered with bizarre and unusual rock formations called hoodoos. Don't miss Bryce Canyon on your hiking vacation.
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Hikes in the Petrified Forest National ParkSee spectacular petroglyphs, ancient ruins and petrified wood in Petrified Forest National Park
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Hiking in Zion National ParkEnjoy the scenery of Zion National Park by hiking its trails.
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Grand Canyon South Rim HIkesReviewing the hikes of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon North Rim HikesThe less traveled North Rim of the Grand Canyon offers spectacular hikes and scenery.
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Glen Canyon HikesCheck out hikes in Glen Canyon National Recreational Area.
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Canyonlands National Park Short HikesWhere Arches has magnificent rock formations almost flying through the air, Canyonlands has mysterious huge holes in the ground making for a moonscape effect.
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Hiking the Needles at CanyonlandsSee the variety of hikes at the Needles of Canyonlands National Park.
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Hiking the San Rafael SwellWe wander through the Northern Utah rock formations on our way to Arches and Canyonlands.
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Hikes at Arches National ParkSee the delicate rock formations at Arches National Park near Moab, Utah.
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Mirror Lake Hiking and CampingThe Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, 42 miles of unparalleled beauty, offers hikes and camping.
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Hiking in Flaming Gorge, UtahFinding hikes in Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area.
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Exploring Dinosaur National MonumentFinding obscure National monuments can be exciting and fun.
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Summertime in Steamboat SpringsSteamboat Springs, Colorado is not just a ski resort.
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Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National ParkWhen you visit Rocky Mountain National Park, if you do nothing else, you must drive Trail Ridge Road.
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Hike Bear LakeHike the Bear Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park for incomparable scenic views.
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Accessible Hikes in Rocky Mountain National ParkHow to find and enjoy the handicapped accessible hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Motorcycle Touring: Rain in Rocky Mountain National ParkToday is July 4th, Independence Day. I woke up during the night to rain pounding on the tent, groaned, turned over and went back to sleep.
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Motorcycle Touring: Jeeping in Ouray, ColoradoThis morning, I checked around on the main street of Ouray and found I could rent a jeep and head for the tree line.
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Motorcycle Touring: Climbing at Red Rock CanyonClimbing Red Rock was on my agenda for today. Now that I was outfitted, I was ready to do some rock climbing and rappelling down the steep crags of Red Rock Canyon State Park, Oklahoma.
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Motorcycle Touring: Red Rock Canyon, OklahomaI didn't want to stop near a major metropolitan area, so I stayed on State Hwy. 9 to 76 to 37 to 281 to Red Rock Canyon State Park. What a ride. I rode over 200 miles this day and it was worth every minute of it.
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Motorcycle Touring, Ouray, ColoradoToday, I am going to ride to Silverton and on to Ouray. I had heard of jeeping in Ouray and I wanted to do some of it.
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Motorcycle Touring, Estes Park, ColoradoNow I am arriving in Estes Park and planning a several day stay Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Motorcycle Touring: Pikes PeakYou can see Pikes Peak from here. It is glorious with snow on the top. It's hard to believe that the snow is there most of the time.
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Motorcycle Touring: Royal GorgeGoing north in Colorado to Royal Gorge for a quick visit and on to Garden of the Gods campground.
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Motorcycle Touring: Webster, ColoradoIf I head for Webster, Colorado, I have an easy ride in front of me after the punishing one up Pikes Peak.
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Motorcycle Touring: The Continental DivideWe see the marvel of nature and learn how our connections with it make our lives real.
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Motorcycle Touring: Monarch PassThe road to Sargents takes me over the Continental Divide again via the Monarch Pass. This, like the other mountain passes in the Colorado Rockies is candy for the eyes, a beautiful spot.
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Motorcycle Touring: The Ouray ShortcutFinding the famous shortcut from Ouray to Montrose, and ending up in Cimarron, Colorado
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Motorcycle Touring: Black Canyon of the GunnisonSurviving the Ouray to Montrose shortcut finds me visiting the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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Motorcycle Touring: Sliverton, ColoradoThe Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a vintage, coal-fired, steam powered locomotive that travels through the breathtakingly scenic San Juan National Forest.
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Motorcycle Touring: Summit Pass, ColoradoThe mountains can be cold even in June, but the scenery is beyond description. The Anasazi ruins leave the traveler questioning the fate of the previous inhabitants.
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Motorcycle Touring: Cumbres and Toltec RailroadRiding a narrow gauge, coal power train through the desert in Colorado and New Mexico was a chance to take in the scenery.
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Motorcycle Touring: The Great Sand Dunes National ParkToday is for airing out, for sunning and organizing. And today is for me. To reconnoiter the park trails and to probably hike one.
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Motorcycle Touring: The Highway of LegendsRiding from Comanche National Grassland to Trinidad, Colorado is cold this morning. I am still in the prairies of the middle western US and I am hoping for a change of scenery soon.
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Motorcycle Touring: Commanche National GrasslandsA hike through the Grasslands yields magnificent prehistoric art and primitive camping.
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Motorcycle Touring: Hasty Lake State Park, ColoradoThe intrepid traveler reaches Colorado and cooler temperatures.
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Motorcycle Touring: Dodge City, KansasI slowly weave around Dodge City.
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Motorcycle Touring: Fort Dodge, KansasMedicine Lodge is small, about 2200 people, but it is the largest city in Barber county and is the county seat. The Medicine Lodge River runs through Barber County.
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Motorcycle Touring: Medicine Lodge, KansasI will soon be at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, about smack dab in the middle of the state and just across the border from Oklahoma.
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Motorcycle Touring in Toad Suck, ArkansasHow could anyone not want to visit Toad Suck?
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Motorcycle Touring in Lake Catherine, ArkansasWe learn more about motorcycle touring every day. Hot Springs, Arkansas warrants two nights and diamond mining.
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Motorcycle Touring in Hot Springs, ArkansasI found a Visitors' Center in a National Park in the middle of Hot Springs and camped at Lake Catherine State Park - two splendid places in one day.
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Motorcycle Touring: Catahoula State Park in Jena, LouisianaAs beautiful as Lake Chicot is, I am going to head north and eventually end up in the mountains of Colorado where I know it is cool.
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Motorcycle Touring: Moro Bay State Park in El Dorado, ArkansasFrom Louisiana to Arkansas: Will the weather cool off?
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Motorcycle Touring: DeGray Lake, ArkansasTravel from El Dorado, Arkansas through Bill Clinton's birthplace, Hope, Arkansas to De Gray Lake, Arkansas.
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Motorcycle Touring: Lake Chicot State Park, Ville Platte, LouisianaDeparting New Orleans on June 1, finds me in Lake Chicot State Park near Ville Platte, Louisiana.
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Buying a Christmas Tree in Slidell, LouisianaBuying a Christmas tree in Slidell, Louisiana is easy and fun. Cut and drive off with your own Christmas tree for the coming holidays from these local tree farms.
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Motorcycle Touring NecessitiesWhat to take with you on your motorcycle trip? Here's how to start getting outfitted.
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How to Prepare for a Year Long Motorcycle TripYou have decided to run away for a year on a motorcycle. Before you leave, there are many things you need to know to get ready. There are things to know and do before you get ready to leave. Here's how to start.
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Become a VeganBeing a vegan sounds very difficult, but it really isn't. There are some limitations, but they are easily overcome to get proper nutrition. Veganism is a lifestyle, not just a diet.
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How to Become a VegetarianBeing vegetarian is not easy, but it brings untold health benefits. Here are things to watch out for, how to get started and how to sustain being a vegetarian.
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Preparing for a Motorcycle Odyssey: A Shakedown CruiseThe weekend shakedown cruise is a prelude to a year on the road on a motorcycle.
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Verbing NounsThe English language changes over the decades, but must we turn perfectly fine nouns into verbs?
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How to Have a Successful Garage SaleWe all know what garage sales are. There is usually one in or around your neighborhood every weekend. And most make money, or at least some. You can make more if you follow a few hints for a successful garage sale.
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Visit San Juan Island, WashingtonMake San Juan Island, Washington your summer vacation destination. These are just a few of the dozens of things to see and do while visiting.
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Travel to Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaSee the far west town of Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canado for a delightful eco-tour vacation
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How to Landscape with Sloping YardsLandscaping when your house adds a new dimension to your garden that 'flatlanders' do not enjoy. Use terraces to make your garden a showpiece.
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Decorate Your Pond for the HolidaysMake your pond a focal point in your holiday decorating.
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Attracting Winter Wildlife to Your Backyard PondMake your winter landscape a haven for wildlife.
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The Pondkeepers' GlossaryNo matter the hobby, profession or trade, a specialized argot or jargon develops. Either it is made up by the practitioners of the vocation or passed down through generations of past practitioners. Learn the pondkeepers' vocabulary
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Start a Pond and Water Garden SocietyGet together with other pond owners in your community. Swap ideas and pond plants.
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Water Conservation and Your Backyard PondYou can have a pond and save water too.
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The Creative Herbal HomeHave a look at a great overview of herbal medicine using ingredients from your own home.
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The Complete Book of the Water GardenThis is probably the best water gardening book written. It is a necessity for every serious pond keeper
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The Curious Gardener's Almanac, a ReviewWhat a great book for your favorite trivia buff. But there is more than trivia in this almanac. Their is useful knowledge in every chapter.
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Miracle-Gro Water Gardens, a ReviewAdd this pond help book to your library. Although not the best book on the market, it is worth the money.
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The Pond Owner's Problem Solver, a ReviewThere are pond how-to books everywhere. This one warrants a second look.
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All About the Pond, a ReviewChildren find ponds fascinating just as we adults do. They love the idea of playing in mud and water and watching the creatures that live in the pond. A pond at school is a great teaching tool.
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Pond Plants: Arrow ArumArrowhead arum is a great hardy pond plant that will survive most any weather. It dies back in the winter, but returns in the spring.
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Pond Plants: Duckweed and Water FernSome pond plants must be avoided. Duckweed and water fern are two of them.
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Water LiliesAbout 70 species of water lilies exist and are divided into tropical water lilies, hardy water lilies and night blooming water lilies - that bloom at night, of course. The night bloomer is a tropical lily, not hardy where it freezes.
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Toads and Frogs in Your Backyard PondMany critters live in our backyard habitats. And they love our ponds. Let's welcome them when they choose to live at our houses.
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Choosing Goldfish for Your PondGoldfish are carp. You probably saw your first one in a small tank at the dime store or won one at a school fair or carnival. Those goldfish are comets and they can grow to two inches or two feet depending on the size of their home and what they are fed.
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Backyard Pond PumpsBackyard Pond pumps do one thing: They move the water in your pond from where it is to somewhere else. Most of the time they pump it up and over a waterfall. Other times they pump water through a spitter, an ornament or a piece of statuary.
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Pond Filters and Skimmers, Do I Need Them?Filters and skimmers are heavlily marketed. Do you really need one? Let's figure it out.
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Pond GadgetsLike all hobbies, keeping a pond requires gadgets to make the hobby more fun and easier. Here are some I have found through the years.
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Choosing a Backyard Pond PumpChoosing a pond pump with all the choices you have can be difficult. Let's look at reasons to buy the one you need.
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Backyard Garden Pond FiltrationGarden ponds may or may not need filtration. If yours does, let's look at a few ways to filter your water easily.
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How to Build an Above Ground PondOccasionally ponds must be built above ground. Either the location is under trees and digging would injure the tree, the pond is to be on concrete, so digging is impossible or the pond builder is a tenant and wants to take the pond along when moving.
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How to Build a Bog GardenA bog garden is a great way to deal with a low spot in the garden that holds water. It is also another way of water conservation
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Faux Rocks: The Real DealMaking rocks for your pond is becoming a reality, making pond building easier and cheaper.
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Epoxy Pond IinersNow you can have a pond with no rubber liner. You can coat a hole in the ground with epoxy and have a perfectly grand liner that lasts for years.
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How to Build a Pondless WaterfallHere's how to build a pondless waterfall for those of you who want the water sounds, but not the fish or aquatic plants.
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How to Build an Indoor PondIf you are a renter or live in a condo, you may want an indoor pond. And yes, you can have one. Here are a few tips to get you on your way.
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How to Build a Koi PondMost people think koi ponds and goldfish ponds are alike. There are crucial differences that must be recognized to build a proper pond. Here are a few of them.
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How to Build a Rain GardenAs the world copes with an ever growing water crisis, we must look for more ways to conserve water. Building a rain garden is one way.
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How to Build an Inexpensive PondBuilding a cheap garden pond is easy and can be done in a weekend from start to finish. Check out these ideas for your yard.
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Where to Build a Backyard Garden PondYou want a pond in your garden. You want fish and water lilies and a waterfall; you want to relax next to your pond after work and sip your tea. You have seen many kinds of garden ponds while shopping around.
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Pond Troubleshooting - a Case StudyIt can be difficult to find a pond problem. Here are a few ways to start your troubleshooting
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Summertime Pond CarePond care is important when summer arrives. 90 degree temperatures and 110 heat indices are make everything miserable, including our gardens and our ponds. A few simple tips will keep your pond happy and healthy.
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Winter Pond Care - Plants and FishWinter pond care requires some special care, not much, but just a few things to watch. If you have not done all the nasty fall care, you must do it now. Trying to remove debris through the ice is impossible.
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How to Build a Pond in the ShadeJust because your garden is shaded, do not give up on having a backyard pond.
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How to Control Pond AlgaeGreen water is the bane of pond keepers. Here's how to keep your pond crystal clear.
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Spring Pond CareSpring brings a wake up time for your pond. Bringing it along to summer means doing a few more pond chores.
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Pond Disasters - Troubleshooting Water Garden ProblemsAlthough pond problems are few, occasionally we must deal with a doozy of a disaster. Here are tips to help you make things right.
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Routine Pond MaintenancePonds and water gardens require little maintenance, but a few minor routine tasks keep your pond looking great all year round.
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How to Repair a Pond LinerOccasionally backyard ponds leak. Learn how to troubleshoot the leak and repair it.
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How to Clean the Garden PondHow to do that once yearly total cleanout that keep your back yard garden pond healthy.
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Take a Trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in SeptemberElk, moose, bighorn sheep all come down from the high elevations to find mates, prepare for hibernation and meet the park visitors in September and October.