Members of the Genesee Valley Pond and Koi Club attended a seminar at Bergen Water Gardens on June 5, 2012. Larry provided a hands on introduction to popular annual or tropical waterlilies available for the 2012 season. A power point program also showed the attendees what a mature plant would look like along with various pictures of the flower. To learn more about GVPAKC - … [Read more...] about Genesee Valley Pond and Koi Club June 2012
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Climbing out of the Fire – N. ‘Foxfire’
New Carnivorous Plants – June 2012
Whether in a pot or in a bog carnivorous plants always attract a lot of attention. It is best to grow these plants in a 50 to 50 mixture of sand and peat. Most of these newly arrived pitcher plants are varieties of Sarracenia leucophylla - The White Trumpet. These pitchers come from the Southern United States and can grow to 30 inches in height. They must be brought in for the cold New York winters. About February expect large red … [Read more...] about New Carnivorous Plants – June 2012
Annual Waterlilies in May
To start our annual waterlilies, they must first grow in the warmth of our greenhouse. 2012 is a great year as the first annual (tropical) waterlilies made it outside to our display ponds by May 18th. Early in the season, the flowers are much smaller on the plants. The color of the flower may also be deeper in color during the cooler … [Read more...] about Annual Waterlilies in May
New Koi for sale May 2012
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Wakin
Wakin means "Japanese Goldfish" The ancestors of modern Wakin were the first type of goldfish imported from China. The name Wakin was applied centuries later, in the mid-1800s. Wakins have a torpedo-shaped body with a quadruple, triple, cherry blossom or single carp tail. Wakins are strong and tough and are suitable for both pond and aquarium keeping. These fish may grow up to 12 inches in length Wakins are very vivid red or red & white A new calico variety has just been … [Read more...] about Wakin
Pond Liner
The perfect 45ml EPDM pond liner for your water garden or koi pond A 'fish friendly' liner that is not harmful to the environment. Incredible resistance to ultraviolet radiation (and other harmful environmental conditions) and waterline-weathering. Excellent expansion and contraction capabilities which help prevent punctures by allowing easy adaptation to roots, rocks and other subgrade objects. Ultra flexibility to more easily form to, and, fit unusual contours caused by unique … [Read more...] about Pond Liner
45ml EPDM Pond Liner
The perfect pond liner for your water garden or koi pond available in a number of sizes here at Bergen Water Gardens. Read more... A 'fish friendly' liner that is not harmful to the environment. Incredible resistance to ultraviolet radiation (and other harmful environmental conditions) and waterline-weathering. Excellent expansion and contraction capabilities which help prevent punctures by allowing easy adaptation to roots, rocks and other subgrade objects. Ultra flexibility … [Read more...] about 45ml EPDM Pond Liner