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Koi Food 411
Learn the nutritional needs of these popular pond pets.
By Julie Mancini

I’ll admit it — my weakness for feeding koi started when I first fed the fish in the koi ponds at Kelley Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose, Calif., about 10 years ago. The scene was so tranquil and relaxing, I quickly was hooked on the appeal of feeding koi.

The tranquility and relaxation tempt many pond keepers to add koi to their water gardens. When feeding koi in your pond, select a well-balanced koi... View full article >>

Government Gets Molecular in Fight Against Mosquitoes
The problem with many pesticides is that they are often indiscriminant poisons, killing innocent bystanders along with the targeted pests. The problem with mosquitoes is they suck blood, they can spread disease and their bites sting. More>>

Pond Makeover to Provide Waterfalls of Love After Couple's Misfortune
An Illinois couple's misfortunes lead IPPCA's "Ponditat for Humanity" to send volunteers and donated construction material to build a beautiful pond and new waterfall structure (estimated value: $50,000.00 ), and a check for $11,500.00 to assist their disabled contractor.
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CALENDAR SPOTLIGHT

June 8-9. 2008
Houston, Texas
Lone Star Koi Club Annual Water Garden and Pond Tour
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