2008 Water Gardening and Pond Workshops

Spring Pond Start-Up

This class will discuss spring pond clean-up options, water treatments that will assist in jump starting your ponds biological system in the spring, how to clean out and divide water garden plants and how to assess the health of your pond fish after the long winter. This workshop is FREE.

Available in 2009

Pond and Waterfall Design

Learn the key issues associated with designing and building your own pond, stream and/or waterfall: location, size, design options, depth, planting shelves, fish or no fish, filters, pumps, flow rates, pondless waterfalls, options for the finished edge of pond and much more. Each person will be able to design & present his or her own pond design for feedback and input. Please bring to the class: photographs and/or dimensions of your yard and any pond ideas or sketches you may have. This workshop is FREE (Includes a 10% Off Pond Kits Coupon).

Wed Jul 9 6pm – 8pm

Sat July 26 10am – Noon

Sat Aug16 10am – Noon

Wed Aug 27 6pm – 8pm

Sat Sept 6 10am – Noon

Wed Oct 15 6pm – 8pm

Pond Construction - Hands On

Workshop provides hands on experience building an 11’ x16’ pond with a stream, waterfall and bog; and a pondless waterfall. For those who want the direct hands on, bring work gloves and dress appropriately. This workshop is FREE (Includes a 10% Off Pond Kits Coupon).

Wed Jul 16 6pm – 8pm

Sat July 26 1pm – 3pm

Sat Aug 16 1pm – 3pm

Sat Sept 6 1pm – 3pm

Pond Maintenance

This class will discuss the steps required to maintain your pond, algae control, water garden plants, pond fish and predator control. This workshop is FREE.

Saturday July 12 10am – 11am

Saturday Aug 23 10am – 11am

Algae & Weed Control for Large Earthen Bottom Ponds

This workshop will focus on methods of controlling Algae and Weeds in Small Lakes & Large Ponds with Clay Bottoms, aerators & fountains will also be discussed. This workshop is FREE.

Saturday July 12 1pm – 2pm

Saturday Aug 23 1pm – 2pm

Saturday Sept 13 12:30 – 1:30pm

Pond Winterization

This class discusses how to perform a fall pond clean out, options for winterization, and how to winterize your plants and fish. This workshop is FREE.

Sat Sept 13 10am – 11am Sat Sept 27 10am – 11am Sat Oct 11 10am – 11am

Wed Sept 17 6pm – 7pm Sat Oct 4 10am – 11am Sat Oct 18 10am – 11am

Sat Sept 20 10am – 11am

2008 Special Events

Saturday Fall - Lake Fish Day!!! Saturday September 13th, 2-3:30pm

Sept 13th Stock Your Lake or Small Pond

2pm – 3:30pm Yellow Perch, Hybrid Bluegills, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass & Feed Minnows

o Advance Order Required: by NOON on Thursday May 1st.

Call 248-889-8400. Payment by Cash or Check ONLY

o MUST Bring: 5-Gallon Buckets or Large Coolers for Transport

The Pond Place

3505 W. Highland Rd (M-59), Milford , MI 48380

248-889-8400 www.pondplace.com