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POND Trade is a trade magazine serving the water feature, water garden, and koi industry.
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09/24/2025

🕊️ A New Passion Takes Flight 🕊️

Sometimes, one small moment can change everything. For Claude Memoli of Uni-scape Landscape and Design, it was a chance encounter with a single pigeon that opened the door to an entirely new world.
In his article, “A New Passion Takes Flight: How One Pigeon Changed Everything”, Claude shares how curiosity led him into the art and discipline of raising racing pigeons and Birmingham Rollers—revealing a world of teamwork, trust, and breathtaking aerial performance.
From training regimens to the beauty of synchronized flight, this story is about more than birds—it’s about finding unexpected passion, patience, and joy in the skies. 🌤️🕊️

👉 Read the full article: https://www.pondtrademag.com/beyond-the-pond-a-new-passion-takes-flight/

09/18/2025

🎏✨ Crafting Living Jewels ✨🎏

In the mountains of Niigata, Japan, koi breeding is more than aquaculture—it’s an art form. In his article, de Wal (The Koi Partner) takes us behind the scenes of world-renowned farms like Isa and Shintaro, showing the discipline, vision, and generations of tradition that go into creating koi that are nothing short of living works of art.
From the intensity of spawning to the painstaking culling process, Yvo captures the beauty, heartbreak, and craftsmanship that make Japanese koi legendary worldwide.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.pondtrademag.com/the-art-of-koi-breeding-in-japan/

09/10/2025

❄️🐟 No Pond? No Problem! 🐟❄️

Thinking about picking up koi or goldfish at those end-of-season sales but worried about winter? In his latest article, Andrew Lohman of Mt. Parnell Fisheries shares smart and creative ways to overwinter your fish indoors—from budget-friendly IBC totes to elegant aquariums.

Whether you’re looking for a practical setup or a way to enjoy your koi all winter long, Andrew’s tips will help keep your fish safe, healthy, and ready for spring. 🌿

👉 Read the full story: https://www.pondtrademag.com/creative-indoor-setups-for-wintering-koi-and-goldfish/

09/08/2025

🌿✨ From Aquaponics to Oasis ✨🌿
What started as a simple aquaponics project in 2013 has transformed into a true sanctuary—and a thriving business. In his latest article, Eric Twigg shares the incredible 13-year journey of the Pondhouse: from its humble beginnings to a full rebuild complete with wetlands filtration, koi care, and a family retreat like no other.
Dive into the evolution, the challenges, and the passion behind this one-of-a-kind project. 🐟💧
👉 Read the full story: https://www.pondtrademag.com/from-aquaponics-to-oasis-a-pondhouse-evolution/

09/05/2025

Meet the Judges!

We’re excited to introduce the expert panel for the 2025 Water Artisans of the Year Contest. This year’s judges bring expertise in pond design, construction, and innovation. Their diverse perspectives ensure every entry is reviewed with fairness, passion, and a deep love for the craft.

✨ 2025 WATY Judges:
1. Stan Suh, Founder of Flow Landscape
2. Kendhal Kreps, Director of Marketing for Atlantic-Oase
3. Ryan Farnol, Founder of Platinum Ponds & Landscaping
4. Chris Thompson, Founder of Just Add Water
5. Craig McBride, Founder of All-Aquatics and SwimPond
6. Tim Waddington, Co-Owner of Quality Nishikigoi

Stay tuned as they evaluate this year’s incredible submissions and help us honor the best in the industry! 🏆🐠

09/04/2025

From breathtaking designs to true artistry, the Water Artisan of the Year Awards celebrate the best in the pond & water feature industry. 🌊✨ Take a look back at past winners—and get inspired to enter your own masterpiece this year! 🏆 Submit your project today and claim your chance at the title.

09/03/2025

Volume 30, Issue 5 of POND Trade Magazine is live—and this fall issue is flowing with inspiration! 🍂💧
From mastering the art of natural-looking waterfalls ⛲️, to rethinking pond maintenance with smarter filtration systems ⚙️, to planting strategies that make fall builds flourish come spring 🌱, this edition dives deep into the details that elevate every project. We also take you inside the PPA Summer Retreat in Michigan, where pond pros came together to collaborate, share stories, and spark new ideas. 🤝✨
To our contributors, advertisers, and this incredible community—THANK YOU for helping us keep this industry growing and thriving.

Endless appreciation for —your creativity and clarity bring each page to life. 🫶

💥 Flip through it. Share it. Celebrate it.
📰 https://www.pondtrademag.com/september-october-2025/

08/21/2025

📣 It’s here! The 10th Annual Water Artisans of the Year contest is LIVE!
From small backyard escapes to massive showstoppers, we’re searching for the best in the business. 🏆
🔗 Enter at https://www.pondtrademag.com/2025-water-artisans-of-the-year-awards-entry-form/

08/13/2025

Transform your pond into a glowing work of art after dark. 💡✨
In Glow Up: Creative Lighting Ideas for Ponds and Landscapes, George Mihalchick of Ponds by George shares his passion for landscape lighting—from subtle shimmer effects to color-changing showstoppers.
Whether it’s a softly glowing waterfall, a moonlit tree canopy, or a bubbling urn that lights up the night, the right lighting brings your water feature to life 24/7.
👉 Get inspired to light your landscape with intention and artistry:
🔗 https://www.pondtrademag.com/lighting-ideas-for-ponds-and-landscapes/

08/06/2025

Water has been shaped with intention, artistry, and reverence for over 12,000 years—and today's designers are the next link in that legacy. 🌍💧
In Water Feature Design - A Historical Context, Mike Gannon explores how cultures from ancient Mesopotamia to Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal to Japan’s Zen gardens, all saw water shaping not just as function—but as sacred form.
From cascading aqueducts to quiet reflecting pools, water features have long been a symbol of abundance, peace, and beauty. Now it’s our turn to carry that craft forward.
👉 Discover the timeless art and global roots of water feature design:
🔗 https://www.pondtrademag.com/water-feature-design-a-historical-context/

07/30/2025

What if the secret to crystal-clear, chemical-free pond water was... tiny bubbles? 💧✨
In Tiny Bubble Super Powers: Staring Down the Bacteria Behind Algae, Larry Carnes of Reflections Water Gardens shares how microbubble and nanobubble technology is revolutionizing water clarity, reducing algae, and supporting healthier ecosystems—from backyard swimming ponds to large-scale public water features.
Less sludge, fewer chemicals, and cleaner water down to the bottom—this oxygen-rich solution could change the way you think about filtration and pond care.
👉 Dive into the science and real-world results:
🔗 https://www.pondtrademag.com/the-super-powers-of-microbubble-and-nanobubble-technology/

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