It has been a long, cold and difficult winter in Western New York. The first of this year's tropical waterlilies are just starting to bloom: The flowers are small, the shape is not as robust and the color maybe a bit subdued for now. Water temperatures should be 70 degrees F or higher to putĀ a tropical waterlily outside … [Read more...] about First Waterlily Blooms of 2014
Ponds
Bergen Water Gardens is excited to offer a selection of "Friendly Koi" this spring. Certain koi varieties tend to be more gentle and so a willingness to bond with their owners. They are the first to come to the surface, they often will feed from your hand and eventually love "to be pet" or gently rubbed. These fish tend to be larger fish; approaching a meter in length when adults! This group of fish includes: Chargoi - Tea Colored Koi Soragoi - Sky Grey Koi Ochiba Shigure - Falling … [Read more...] about Friendly Koi for your Pond May 2013