Late in 2016 Bergen Water Gardens was privileged to have a very special visitor from Vietnam: Tran Bich Sen. Bich is an avid photographer and one of his favorite subjects are lotus. During his visit to New York, he provided us with some unique perspectives of our lotus plants. Thank you Bich for sharing your photos with us! We look forward to your return to Bergen Water Gardens! … [Read more...] about Lotus Gallery
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New Lotus for 2018
Bergen Water Gardens is excited to offer over 50 new varieties of lotus for 2018. View the new 2018 lotus here … [Read more...] about New Lotus for 2018
Cyber Monday Chinese Lotus Super Special
Our Cyber Monday special has ended. Thank you for all of your orders! Cyber Monday is here! Bergen Water Gardens is excited to offer a Cyber Monday Chinese Lotus Super Special! On Monday November 27, 2017, from 12:00 am until 11:59 pm, the following Chinese lotus are just $19.99! The following are choice Chinese lotus which will be shipped as a tuber in the spring of 2018. Chinese Red Shanghai Lotus Order Here Ai Jiangnan Lotus Order … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday Chinese Lotus Super Special
Thanksgiving Offer Free Charming Lips Lotus
Thanksgiving Offer Free Charming Lips Lotus This offer has now ended. Thank you to everyone who has ordered. Bergen Water Gardens is grateful for the support of all our wonderful customers! To express our gratitude, we will include 1 Charming Lips Lotus Tuber for FREE with each order placed of 2 or more tubers on November 21, 22, 23, 2017! Charming Lips is one of our most spectacular Chinese lotus! Select from our Premium Lotus Collection! Limited offer, one free lotus tuber … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Offer Free Charming Lips Lotus
Stunning Thai Orchids
Bergen Water Gardens is excited to import a few varieties of Stunning Thai Orchids. The Thai Orchids were propagated and cultivated in Thailand but are found in a number of areas of Southeast Asia and a few originally from South America . This selection of orchids features many which are delightfully fragrant. These beautiful orchids are acclimating to our Nepenthes greenhouse now - October 2017 and will be offered for sale on our website in the near future. Species: Aerides … [Read more...] about Stunning Thai Orchids
Lotus Palace
To most people, looking at our new building they see a pole barn. To the staff at Bergen Water Gardens, this is our new Lotus Palace. Of course we like to joke this is Lili's Lotus Palace, the center of Lotus Paradise. This new building will be our central area where we will coordinate, organize and store our lotus "endeavors". The primary product will continue to be our lotus tubers and plants. Every day we are in contact with numerous hybridizers throughout China to search out new and unique … [Read more...] about Lotus Palace
Nepenthes Seedlings
Nepenthes seedlings arrived about 3 months ago at Bergen Water Gardens. As of October 1st, almost every Nepenthes seedling has started to pitcher and re-established itself. While most of the pitchers are still small, there is gorgeous selection of color and outstanding shapes! Some of the Nepenthes seedlings will be available for sale in the near future. … [Read more...] about Nepenthes Seedlings
New Lotus Seedlings 2017
Here is a quick look at the new lotus seedlings created at Bergen Water Gardens for 2017. We have germinated some select seeds for some of our favorite 216 lotus plants: Chinese Red Beijing, Jade in Jinling and Heart Blood to name a few. We will have to grow these plants a few years to see if they are stable and if they are "worthy" to be named. For now, we have some beautiful, new lotus seedlings. Our favorite so far: … [Read more...] about New Lotus Seedlings 2017
2017 Lotus Season
The 2017 Lotus Season is in full swing at Lotus Paradise, at Bergen Water Gardens. 2017 started off cool and wet but the lotus plants are now responding to the sun and heat of 2017. Below is a sampling of the many new Chinese lotus varieties, along with a video of our lotus growing in their 5 x 5 ponds. Peak time to visit Bergen Water Gardens during our 2017 Lotus Season is 10am to 2 pm during the month of August. https://youtu.be/W_dONYdniDg … [Read more...] about 2017 Lotus Season
July 2017 Hours
Larry will be in China to speak at the Chinese Flower Expo 2017 in Yinchuan China. Unfortunately this means we will have limited hours for 12 days: Tuesday July 11 9:30 - 3:00 Wednesday July 12 CLOSED Thursday July 13 CLOSED Friday July 14 CLOSED Saturday July 15 1:30 - 4:00 Sunday July 16 10:00 - 4:00 Monday July 17 CLOSED Tuesday July 18 CLOSED Wednesday July 19 … [Read more...] about July 2017 Hours
Lotus Paradise July 2017
After a cold and wet spring, the lotus are growing nicely in July 2017. Lotus Paradise is about one month late but we expect the end of July and the month of August to be filled with hundreds of lotus flowers! Please come and visit. https://youtu.be/eWfdFYGsa00 To see part of our 2017 collection visit Lotus Paradise … [Read more...] about Lotus Paradise July 2017
Lili’s Playground
Lili's Playground is the new area we have just created to grow our potted lotus. This new section of Lotus Paradise is approximately 29 feet by 100 feet long. Here we will grow, evaluate, photograph and preserve over 320 varieties of Chinese lotus in 2017. Each variety will have its own row and will have a minimum of 2 pots. During the month of June another 400 pots will be filled, creating just over 1,000 pots of Chinese lotus! Lili's Playground is the second major phase of our effort to … [Read more...] about Lili’s Playground
2017 Koi and Pond Fish have arrived
New koi and pond fish are arriving weekly at Bergen Water Gardens. Early May has been thus far very cold and rainy therefore limiting the introduction of new fish to outdoor ponds. When the warm temperatures arrive, we will have plenty of koi of and ponds fish. Choose from: 3 - 4 inch select standard and butterfly koi 4 to 6 inch select standard and butterfly koi 6 to 8 inch select standard and butterfly koi 3 to 4 inch Wakin 3 to 4 inch Sarasa Comet and Shubunkin 4 to 6 … [Read more...] about 2017 Koi and Pond Fish have arrived
Simple Koi Treats
For koi keepers, hand feeding their koi is one of the most enjoyable experiences of pond keeping. Simple koi treats are hard to find as many manufacturers have abandoned making them. Repashy Super Foods are easy to make and fun to feed! Repashy Super Foods are a perfect way to supplement and enhance for pond fish's diet. Readily eaten by koi, comets, sarasas, shubunkins, golden orfes, channel cats - all pond fish! Repashy’s proprietary gel technology uses soluble algae and plant fibers in a … [Read more...] about Simple Koi Treats
March 2017 Lotus and More
March 2017 has proven to be one of the most challenging months in Rochester, New York area and at Bergen Water Gardens. As a result, our lotus tuber shipping has been delayed by 1 week. March 8 - 9, Historic windstorm swept through the area, with winds topping 80 mph. Power was lost to over 120,000 area homes, including Bergen Water Gardens and our home. The wind also caused considerable damage to gh 3 and 4. After 3 days, power was restored and temporary repairs were finished. March … [Read more...] about March 2017 Lotus and More
How to Pot Lotus Tubers
How to pot lotus tubers: Potting lotus tubers is easy. Selection of the correct pot, planting media, planting location and fertilizer are all important to grow your lotus tuber successfully. Key Points on how to pot lotus tubers: Use correct size pot with no holes Select potting media or soil Do not damage the lead growth tip of the lotus tuber Add water to planting media/soil Gently place tuber on top of soil, cut end at side of pot Cover with small amount of soil … [Read more...] about How to Pot Lotus Tubers
