Learn what you need to do this spring to get your pond ready and how to maintain it. We will cover:

- Water Testing- how, what & when

- Water Quality Issues- achieve clear, healthy balance 

- Seasonal Timeline & Guide

- Spring Maintenance & Complete Pond Cleaning

Pond plants can have many benefits, for our ponds and can benefit wildlife. Learn which pond plants would be the best choice for your pond or water feature. We will examine the 4 main types of pond plants, discuss seasonal bloomtime and maintenance tasks -potting plants, dividing, fertilizing. and much more!  

Learn how to introduce, care and feed your fish- koi, goldfish, catfish and other critters that may inhabit your pond. Kerri will share her care tips she learned from over 20 years of fish keeping and from her classes with Dr. Erik Johnson, leading Koi Vet from Georgia.

We will discuss the different types of waterlilies and lotus and how to choose, plant and care for these pond gems.   You will also learn about container water gardening for small spaces.

Fish keeping can be challenging at times and understanding your fish behavior is crucial to their care. Learn about the different diseases & parasites that may affect your fish and how & when to treat them. Kerri will demonstrate how to examine and "scrape" a fish to view under the microscope.

Learn what you need to do to get your pond and fish ready for winter and how to care for your pond during the seasons. We will also cover potential problems that may arise during colder months.