NJ. How was the pond tour?

How did it work out?

--
Wendy* in N. California,
"Waste not - Want not"

"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
k.net...
How did it work out?


Wendy,

Oh, you remembered! Thanks for your interest!
Well, the water lettuces never did green up; I discovered that I have some
kind of black fly-like characters who seem to be literally sucking the green
out of them. I have decided to leave them to their own devices. Anyway,
the pond tour visitors were very complimentary about our "small space" pond,
and several actually told us that they were told by other people taking the
tour to be certain to stop by ours. No one made any comments about the
yellow water lettuce; there were many comments on the naturalness of the
pond, the water clarity, and the overall design. There ended up being more
than 20 ponds on the tour, all sizes and types. There is a 500$ prize to be
determined by mail-in balloting, but I am sure it will go to a larger, more
showy pond. I didn't get into it for the prize anyway...like most ponders,
I am just proud of my pond, and I really wanted to show people that even a
tiny back yard can have a nice pond.

NJ

"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
k.net...
How did it work out?


Wendy,

Oh, you remembered! Thanks for your interest!
Well, the water lettuces never did green up; I discovered that I have some
kind of black fly-like characters who seem to be literally sucking the green
out of them. I have decided to leave them to their own devices. Anyway,
the pond tour visitors were very complimentary about our "small space" pond,
and several actually told us that they were told by other people taking the
tour to be certain to stop by ours. No one made any comments about the
yellow water lettuce; there were many comments on the naturalness of the
pond, the water clarity, and the overall design. There ended up being more
than 20 ponds on the tour, all sizes and types. There is a 500$ prize to be
determined by mail-in balloting, but I am sure it will go to a larger, more
showy pond. I didn't get into it for the prize anyway...like most ponders,
I am just proud of my pond, and I really wanted to show people that even a
tiny back yard can have a nice pond.

NJ

Do you have pictures on line?

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

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"NJ" wrote in message
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"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
k.net...
How did it work out?


Wendy,

Oh, you remembered! Thanks for your interest!
Well, the water lettuces never did green up; I discovered that I have some
kind of black fly-like characters who seem to be literally sucking the
green
out of them. I have decided to leave them to their own devices. Anyway,
the pond tour visitors were very complimentary about our "small space"
pond,
and several actually told us that they were told by other people taking
the
tour to be certain to stop by ours. No one made any comments about the
yellow water lettuce; there were many comments on the naturalness of the
pond, the water clarity, and the overall design. There ended up being
more
than 20 ponds on the tour, all sizes and types. There is a 500$ prize to
be
determined by mail-in balloting, but I am sure it will go to a larger,
more
showy pond. I didn't get into it for the prize anyway...like most
ponders,
I am just proud of my pond, and I really wanted to show people that even a
tiny back yard can have a nice pond.

NJ

Do you have pictures on line?

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino

"NJ" wrote in message
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"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
k.net...
How did it work out?


Wendy,

Oh, you remembered! Thanks for your interest!
Well, the water lettuces never did green up; I discovered that I have some
kind of black fly-like characters who seem to be literally sucking the
green
out of them. I have decided to leave them to their own devices. Anyway,
the pond tour visitors were very complimentary about our "small space"
pond,
and several actually told us that they were told by other people taking
the
tour to be certain to stop by ours. No one made any comments about the
yellow water lettuce; there were many comments on the naturalness of the
pond, the water clarity, and the overall design. There ended up being
more
than 20 ponds on the tour, all sizes and types. There is a 500$ prize to
be
determined by mail-in balloting, but I am sure it will go to a larger,
more
showy pond. I didn't get into it for the prize anyway...like most
ponders,
I am just proud of my pond, and I really wanted to show people that even a
tiny back yard can have a nice pond.

NJ

"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
ink.net...
Ahhh, being told you have a natural-looking pond is the highest compliment
to me!! Congrats. Did the 'tourists' trample any plants? Were they
respectful?

You know, I was pleasantly surprised by the visitors to our pond. Not only
were they admiring and complimentary, they were genuinely interested and
yes, respectful. I even had to encourage several to get closer and get a
really up-close look at the pond. I had occasion today to call the garden
center that sponsored the tour (we are consulting with a designer there to
rip out what little grass we have in the back yard and put in all landscape
beds) and the owner told us that, so far, we are in the lead with the most
votes for the Battle of the Ponds! I was floored. They use a mail-in
balloting system, postage-paid cards, and got a couple dozen replies
already. I was sure that our little fishpond would pale in comparison to
the larger ponds on the tour. It is a very nice compliment to our hard
work.

On another note, the water lettuce are really going downhill fast. They are
lemon-yellow and disintegrating. I have found black spots eaten through
them, and a cloud of gnat-like bugs above them every now and then. Bummer.

NJ

"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
ink.net...
Ahhh, being told you have a natural-looking pond is the highest compliment
to me!! Congrats. Did the 'tourists' trample any plants? Were they
respectful?

You know, I was pleasantly surprised by the visitors to our pond. Not only
were they admiring and complimentary, they were genuinely interested and
yes, respectful. I even had to encourage several to get closer and get a
really up-close look at the pond. I had occasion today to call the garden
center that sponsored the tour (we are consulting with a designer there to
rip out what little grass we have in the back yard and put in all landscape
beds) and the owner told us that, so far, we are in the lead with the most
votes for the Battle of the Ponds! I was floored. They use a mail-in
balloting system, postage-paid cards, and got a couple dozen replies
already. I was sure that our little fishpond would pale in comparison to
the larger ponds on the tour. It is a very nice compliment to our hard
work.

On another note, the water lettuce are really going downhill fast. They are
lemon-yellow and disintegrating. I have found black spots eaten through
them, and a cloud of gnat-like bugs above them every now and then. Bummer.

NJ

NJ wrote:
"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
ink.net...

Ahhh, being told you have a natural-looking pond is the highest compliment
to me!! Congrats. Did the 'tourists' trample any plants? Were they
respectful?


You know, I was pleasantly surprised by the visitors to our pond. Not only
were they admiring and complimentary, they were genuinely interested and
yes, respectful. I even had to encourage several to get closer and get a
really up-close look at the pond. I had occasion today to call the garden
center that sponsored the tour (we are consulting with a designer there to
rip out what little grass we have in the back yard and put in all landscape
beds) and the owner told us that, so far, we are in the lead with the most
votes for the Battle of the Ponds! I was floored. They use a mail-in
balloting system, postage-paid cards, and got a couple dozen replies
already. I was sure that our little fishpond would pale in comparison to
the larger ponds on the tour. It is a very nice compliment to our hard
work.

On another note, the water lettuce are really going downhill fast. They are
lemon-yellow and disintegrating. I have found black spots eaten through
them, and a cloud of gnat-like bugs above them every now and then. Bummer.

NJ



now thats cool I have seen some big NICE superponder Koi ponds that
just left me cold, and some realy small ones that were a joy to the heart.

on your water letuce how much sun are they geting? I bought some eal
nice hyacinth and when I put it in the pond within a few days it was
brown and crispy, sun burt and now it kinda sorta resembles what you
describe
I dont know if thats what is happening to your lettuce but
--





John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com

NJ wrote:
"Wendy Kelly Budd" wrote in message
ink.net...

Ahhh, being told you have a natural-looking pond is the highest compliment
to me!! Congrats. Did the 'tourists' trample any plants? Were they
respectful?


You know, I was pleasantly surprised by the visitors to our pond. Not only
were they admiring and complimentary, they were genuinely interested and
yes, respectful. I even had to encourage several to get closer and get a
really up-close look at the pond. I had occasion today to call the garden
center that sponsored the tour (we are consulting with a designer there to
rip out what little grass we have in the back yard and put in all landscape
beds) and the owner told us that, so far, we are in the lead with the most
votes for the Battle of the Ponds! I was floored. They use a mail-in
balloting system, postage-paid cards, and got a couple dozen replies
already. I was sure that our little fishpond would pale in comparison to
the larger ponds on the tour. It is a very nice compliment to our hard
work.

On another note, the water lettuce are really going downhill fast. They are
lemon-yellow and disintegrating. I have found black spots eaten through
them, and a cloud of gnat-like bugs above them every now and then. Bummer.

NJ



now thats cool I have seen some big NICE superponder Koi ponds that
just left me cold, and some realy small ones that were a joy to the heart.

on your water letuce how much sun are they geting? I bought some eal
nice hyacinth and when I put it in the pond within a few days it was
brown and crispy, sun burt and now it kinda sorta resembles what you
describe
I dont know if thats what is happening to your lettuce but
--





John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com

"johnrutz" wrote in message
...
on your water letuce how much sun are they geting? I bought some eal
nice hyacinth and when I put it in the pond within a few days it was
brown and crispy, sun burt and now it kinda sorta resembles what you
describe
I dont know if thats what is happening to your lettuce but

Hi, John...

My water lettuce aren't browning or crisping; they have just turned totally
pale yellow, and I have noticed that the soft, hairlike rootlets on them are
dark and/or nonexistent. They have begun to get mushy and grey, so I have
taken them all out of the pond. My lilies have sent up a legion of pads, so
that and the rampant anacharis may end up providing the coverage I need for
continued clear water. The water lettuce enjoy dappled morning sun and
total afternoon shade. I think it must have been some sort of bug
infestation.

On another note: we are still in the lead in the Battle of the Ponds
(!!)--a few stray ballots are still being awaited. I am still chuckling
(but oh so very proud!).

NJ (just back from a 5-day professional trip to Denver, CO which should
explain my tardy reply)