Often we try dozens of filters to try to get tea colored water clear and nothing works. The water is turned that color by leaves usually from oak trees, but other leaves/pollen do the same thing. Her…

Louisiana irises are starting to bloom. This one is in my front garden today and more bloom stalks are evident and about to burst. Callas in the pond are blooming. Spring, maybe not officially, has a…

Spring has arrived in New Orleans where I am, but spring is coming rapidly in the northern parts of the country. Be ready for warmer weather and ready for your pond to bring you joy in spring and sum…