February 5, 2019 marks the start of the new lunar year; which is the Year of the Pig. Perhaps 2019 could also be considered the Year of the Nepenthes? The Pig represents luck, overall good fortune, wealth, honesty, general prosperity in Chinese tradition. Nepenthes are very popular and desirable plants during Lunar New Year celebrations. Their hanging pitchers resemble money bags and therefore are considered lucky. The Chinese characters for Nepenthes are 猪笼草 or zhū lóng cǎo. Zhū … [Read more...] about The Year of the Nepenthes
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IWGS Certified Nelumbo Collection of Excellence
Bergen Water Gardens is honored to be designated as an International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society's Certified Nelumbo Collection of Excellence. Lotus Paradise is the first garden to receive this distinction in the 37 year history of the IWGS. Over the past 5 years, Bergen Water Gardens has worked diligently to collect, import and grow one of the largest collections of lotus (Nelumbo) outside of China. To meet the IWGS's Collection of Excellence, there must be a minimum of 75 varieties … [Read more...] about IWGS Certified Nelumbo Collection of Excellence
Micro Lotus Pots
Micro Lotus Pots are essential to grow the minute micro lotus. It's best to have a pot which is no larger than 6 inches or 15 cm in diameter. In 2019, Bergen Water Gardens will be offering a limited number of Micro Lotus Pots. These will be from the famed city of Jingdezhen; renowned for it's quality porcelain pots. It's best to grow your micro lotus in a small pot but submerge it in a larger container of water; this will keep it cool and hydrated! 2019 also brings 10 additional varieties of … [Read more...] about Micro Lotus Pots
Show Nepenthes in December 2018
Borneo Exotics has done it again by offering additional Show Nepenthes in December 2018. An additional 12 amazing Show Nepenthes have been imported and added to our collection. Our hope is these plants will both serve to demonstrate the potential size of a various cross but also what it looks like as it matures. Bergen Water Gardens frequently offers the same hybrids in smaller sizes. Buy Nepenthes Nepenthes ampullaria x ventricosa BE 3292 Nepenthes glandulifera x platychila BE … [Read more...] about Show Nepenthes in December 2018
Nepenthes November 2018
Bergen Water Gardens is thrilled to receive an exceptional assortment of XL Nepenthes, tropical pitcher plants, from Borneo Exotics. Borneo Exotics is a leading Nepenthes producer and cutting-edge Nepenthes hybridizer in Sri Lanka. In addition to these exceptional show plants, we have added to our growing collection/list of Nepenthes species and hybrids for sale. Once these plants have settled in we will add them to our website. Buy Nepenthes. Smaller plants are available of some … [Read more...] about Nepenthes November 2018
Lotus Greenhouse
The lotus greenhouse at Bergen Water Gardens is complete: September 2018. Construction was started in October of 2017 but we were not able to finish the lotus greenhouse before the onset of winter.While the design of this house is simple, the driving of the 52 posts, by hand, provided a substantial challenge. Indeed, there are too many rocks at Bergen Water Gardens. The lotus greenhouse spans 27 by 100 feet. The sides roll up partially to allow for cooling and ample airflow. We can easily fit … [Read more...] about Lotus Greenhouse
Lotus Paradise at Bergen Water Gardens
We are pleased to announce that we have completed Phase 3 of Lotus Paradise at Bergen Water Gardens. 30 - 5' x 5' Lotus ponds are now stocked and growing Identification signs are installed; complete with QR codes to link you to the correct page on our website New lotus varieties are being added to our website, complete details soon. Welcome to visit during regular business hours 10:00 till 5:00. Since 2018 had a cold start, we are expecting good lotus blooming through mid … [Read more...] about Lotus Paradise at Bergen Water Gardens
Tropical Waterlily Sale
Tropical Waterlily Sale at Bergen Water Gardens 2018 Thank you for your purchases and support! We are now sold out of this promotion - July 3, 2018. Bergen Water Gardens is thrilled to offer 8 select tropical waterlilies for just $19.99 - bareroot; $24.99 potted and fertilized! This is a limited offer and is good only while supplies last! Tropical or annual waterlilies Flowers are held high above the water and colors such as blue and purple are available A tropical waterlily … [Read more...] about Tropical Waterlily Sale
New Marginal Plants
New For 2018 New Marginal Plants for around your water garden, in your stream or container garden Hardy or Perennial: Hardy Arrowhead: Sagittaria latifolia 'Fantastic' Hardy Marginal/shelf Plant Great new color; each leaf is unique Beautiful, broad, arrow-shaped leaves Height 12 to 14 inches White flowers, with yellow center Discovered and perfected in the USA Mazus retans Hardy Marginal/Shelf Ideal for streams and floating islands Low growing 2 - … [Read more...] about New Marginal Plants
Final Chinese Lotus Selections
As we approach the end of May, we are working on our final Chinese Lotus Selections for 2018. We hope by May 18th, our website will have all the remaining lotus tubers listed. We have hundreds of boxes to double check but if you are still looking to grow a Chinese lotus in 2018 consider: Buddha's Seat Lotus Colorful Cloud in the Sky Elegant … [Read more...] about Final Chinese Lotus Selections
2018 Koi and Pond Fish
2018 Koi and Pond Fish season is off to a delayed start thanks to record cold in western New York. With air temperatures reaching 50's during the day and dipping to the 30's at night, pond water temperatures are holding well below 60 degrees F. Remember that water temperatures should be above 60 degrees F before you add new fish to your pond. Above 60 F your fish's immune system will function properly and the fish will properly digest its food. To prepare for the upcoming 2018 Koi and Pond … [Read more...] about 2018 Koi and Pond Fish
Great Savings on Plastic Pots
Great Savings on Plastic Pots Thanks to the efforts of our UPS reps, we are excited to offer great savings on our plastic pots and UPS shipping! With a healthy UPS shipping discount, we are now able to substantially reduce our shipping costs around the USA. These discounts will be first realized with our promotion of 3 plastic pots shipped together - take advantage of 30% savings on our plastic pots! Shop: Trio Medium Plastic Pot Trio of Large Plastic Pot Trio Bowl Lotus Pot … [Read more...] about Great Savings on Plastic Pots
2010 Guangzhou China
The final stop on my intro to China was the famed city of Guangzhou or "Canton". Professor Huang provided a ticket, on the new high speed train, from Wuhan to Guangzhou. The train provided a wonderful view of the Chinese country side and proved to be a superb mode of transportation. Once I arrived in Guangzhou, I was met by Dr. Daike Tian, the new IWGS Nelumbo Registrar. Dr. Tian would take to his "work' at the time, the South China Botanical Garden, then to Sanshui Lotus World and a tour of the … [Read more...] about 2010 Guangzhou China
Packing Lotus Tubers
Packing lotus tubers for our 2018 shipment is now complete. The crew in China has washed, sanitized and packed several thousand lotus tubers for us. The lotus tubers are currently at air freight terminal in Guangzhou China waiting for the their Sunday flight to the USA. Exciting days ahead! Shipping to our customers starts on March 19, 2018; depending on your weather conditions and instructions. … [Read more...] about Packing Lotus Tubers
Water Features at Gardenscape 2018
Water in the garden can take the shape of many forms. It may be a stream, a small pond or a disappearing waterfall. The water features at Gardenscape 2018 were small, simple and affordable. A few were not practical, others were whimsical in nature. At Bergen Water Gardens, we prefer our old fashioned pond, filled with waterlilies and koi. Nothing came match the beauty of a pond filled with sweet tropical waterlilies! Nevertheless, here are the water features at Gardenscape 2018, in Rochester, … [Read more...] about Water Features at Gardenscape 2018
Edible Lotus
Lotus is a staple food throughout China, Southeast Asia and India. Lotus leaves, stems, tubers, seeds and flowers are all relished. When asking for edible lotus, the focus is on the lotus tuber. A lotus tuber is the primary growth of the lotus plant in the mud. Lotus tubers look like sausages linked together, with unique air passages on the inside. Once harvested, washed and peeled the lotus tuber may be sliced, boiled or stir fried. The tuber has a mild flavor, with a crisp texture. Lotus are … [Read more...] about Edible Lotus
