Lotus Paradise on Ice refers to an unusual "icing event" which occurred in western New York February 6 and 7, 2019. On the morning of February 6, cold air was in place and moderate rain showers fell; substantial icing took place. As the day wore on, temperatures failed to rise and more ice accumulated. That night additional cold air funneled down from the upper St. Lawrence River, following Lake Ontario and "settling over" the Rochester, New York area ( this phenomenon is common due to our … [Read more...] about Lotus Paradise on Ice
Marginals
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
New Aquatic Plant Display Pond
Our final project of 2014 was to replace our perennial garden between our parking lot and greenhouse. We now have a 3' x 50' pond in which to display our extensive selection of plants for the side of a pond or marginal plants. This pond also features 3 premium products from Atlantic Water Gardens PS 7000 Pro Skimmer: 9" Weir opening allows up to 7,000 gph of flow. A trap net and heavy duty brush panel for filtration. A sturdy lid and a tough LLDPE polyethylene shell for the ultimate in … [Read more...] about New Aquatic Plant Display Pond
Now in Bloom at Bergen Water Gardens May 20, 2013
With the recent warm weather and abundant sunshine our water plants are starting to bloom! … [Read more...] about Now in Bloom at Bergen Water Gardens May 20, 2013
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
