2010 Seminar Schedule

Charles teaches these free informal one hour seminars to anyone who is interested in learning how to build, maintain, or upgrade a pond. Your questions and problems are welcome. Bring your spouse so both of you can enjoy the experience. Note that all classes are subject to change due to weather conditions. Please call to confirm the schedule if in doubt and please bring lawn chairs for the seminar.

This year, seminar participants receive a coupon for 10% off all lilies, marginal plants, and products (excluding aquatic life and stone) valid anytime this season (but not in conjunction with another sale).

Charles is also available to present programs to your garden, Ruritan, or other club at no charge. Please call to check Charles' availability and to schedule a presentation if you are interested.

"Opening & Maintaining Your Water Garden"

Date: April 10, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Learn how to properly clean your garden and prepare it for the coming season. We will be discussing:

• Maintaining pump and filtration system
• Proper pond stocking of plants and aquatic life
• General maintenance

"Three Ways to rid your pond of Algae"

Date: April 24, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

There’s not another topic in the water garden industry given more attention than GREEN water. Learn how to accomplish what other people struggle with for years in this seminar. We will be discussing:

• Plant stocking
• Bog Filtration
• UV Sterilization
• Maintenance (fish stocking. feeding, etc.)

" Pond Construction"

Dates: May 22, 2010 @ 9:00 AM and July 10, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

I will take you through the necessary steps to build a pond. We will discuss different designs and layouts. This seminar is a must for the beginner!

"Creating a Stream / Waterfall"

Dates: June 12, 2010 @ 9:00 AM and July 24, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Come and learn the techniques of building an actual waterfall and stream! We will discuss:

• Flow requirements, sizing pump and plumbing
• How to head the stream
• Placement of stones to create different water sounds

"Creating a Stream / Pondless Waterfall"

Date: June 24, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Come and learn how to build a stream and waterfall with a pondless basin. We will discuss:

• How to size a basin in relation to stream size
• Learn various techniques of basin construction and materials needed to do so
• Flow characteristics of stream and waterfall

"Getting Ready for Winter operation"

Dates: Sept. 4, 2010 @ 9:00 AM and Sept. 11, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Wintertime is a very stressful time for aquatic life especially if needed preparations in late fall have been neglected. We will be discussing:

• General pond preparation
• Plant preparation
• Fish feeding program
• Temperature variations
• Netting and net framing of pond
• Different ways to establish and keep a vent hole