Tag: mike gannon

PONDEMONIUM 2015 REVIEW “GETTING BETTER TOGETHER”

Pondemonium 2015 event poster, August 5-8, Aquascape, with ponds puzzle pieces and aquatic animal silhouettes.

Self improvement is a higher pursuit and always something to strive for, but getting better together, is so much more effective. An entire tribe of pond professionals seeking self improvement, came to the Q Center in St. Charles Ill, from around the world, to help each other improve together. Aquascape Inc’s event Pondemonium 2015, the… Read more »

HOW TO BUILD A WATER GARDEN KOI POND IN NEW JERSEY

Pond Renovation Project in New Jersey

So you are planning to build and install a pond in New Jersey? That is exciting news, you are in for many wonderful experiences and adventures with a new pond installation. Here are some things you need to know about building a pond in New Jersey. Building a pond, a successful pond, can be a… Read more »

POND HUNTER RADIO BROADCAST – POND BUILDING SECRETS AND TIPS

The Pond Hunter logo with "In The Pursuit Of All Things Aquatic" shines on a green background with water reflection.

Check out Episode 6 of the Pond Hunter Radio Broadcast on pond building secrets from the pros. Mike Gannon is the host of the Pond Hunter Radio Broadcast, and is joined by award winning pond designer Chris Siewing from Natures Recreations. Mike and Chris will discuss best practices for creating a beautiful functional pond. 

HOW TO BUY KOI AND POND FISH

Two koi fish sculptures crafted from folded U.S. dollar bills displayed on a white background.

A guy walks into a room… No this is not a joke… A guy walks into a room filled with people. What you just read a fraction of a second ago has already filled your head with potential stories as to what could be happening from that very simple statement. A guy walks into a… Read more »

SHINDEMONIUM 2014 EVENT REVIEW

Four men’s faces on Uncle Sam's body star in a bold Shindemonium 2014 poster, event details featured below.

Kicking off under October’s full Hunter’s Moon, a virtual tribe of pond professionals gathered for Shindemonium 2014 which took place October 8-10 in the Maryland countryside; with 3 perfect days of Autumn weather. Also an amazing 3 days of networking and learning for pond professionals and business owners. Hosted by Premier Ponds and Turf Equipment,… Read more »

PONDEMONIUM 2014 REVIEW “REACH FOR THE STARS”

Logo for Pondemonium 2014, with film reels, clapperboard, and the phrase "Reach for the Stars.

“It might seem crazy what I’m bout to say”, but often times when people hear that “everything is changing” it brings a certain level of unhappiness. But, when your plan is to “Reach For The Stars” and everything is changing because of that plan, well then, that can make you happy; that can make you… Read more »

KOI AND GOLDFISH SPAWNING IN YOUR BACKYARD POND

A large group of colorful koi and goldfish spawning close together at the surface of a pond.

Time: Late May, any year. Call comes in from pond customer(s). Customer says: “Hey my fish are fighting and it looks like Mr. Bubble may have fallen into my pond. The pond kinda smells a bit too…” Pond Pro says: “Cool, congratulations!”

BUTTERFLY KOI, WATER DRAGONS OF THE POND WORLD

butterfly koi

For the koi purist, the kichi, the sleek and flashy butterfly koi may not be their first choice when it comes to their koi collection. For many, the butterfly koi simply would not be an option at all. When you get into the upper echelons of finer koi keeping, the butterfly varieties are barely even… Read more »

WATERCRESS, SIMPLE AMAZING WATERCRESS, THE REAL STORY!

Close-up of green watercress leaves with droplets, thriving in aquaponics and water gardens.

Watercress. What is watercress anyway? Is there such thing as rockcress or maybe landcress? How about outerspace cress? Cress, really?      Yes, cress, really. There is landcress! There is rockcress! There is NOT outerspacecress, and I am sorry if that disappoints you. Truth is that cress, watercress primarily, played a huge and often times important… Read more »