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Our next meeting is possibly April 22, 2021.
See further down on the page for details.
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If you have too much algae, try NOT feeding your fish. If you have a reasonable ecological balance with plants in your pond, you probably do not need to feed your fish at all.
In the spring, algae can seem to get out of control. Note that most of your pond plants are dormant. As they come back, they will consume nitrates that are encouraging the algae. So unless you have string algae you want to harvest, don't get too worried.
We share good times, flora, fauna, wisdom and tales. You can usually stock a new pond with plants that members have had to thin out. Fish and other aquatic animals are often available for sharing, too. Mostly, we help each other with pond challenges, from algae to broken pumps. And know that everyone has a different theory on filtration!
But it is not necessary to have a pond to join. Some members have a simple fountain. Others just have an interest in the concept of a water garden.
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NEXT MEETING--April 22, 2021, Thursday PENDING
**Where: Smith's Gardentown, 4940 Seymour Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX
**Time: 6:30 pm. NO potluck meal.
**Program: Water plants, presented by Jody of Advanced Water Gardens, from Royce City, TX.
We look forward to seeing old and new friends once again. In fact, bring anyone who might be interested. It is always a treat to see what is going on at Smith's Gardentown.
For more information call 940-257-5180 or 940-704-5606.
<<Dues for 2021 ($15.00 per family) are due.>>
Possible future meetings: May 20, July 22, Sept. 23.
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The following note was pre-COVID. We will likely resume the features below once the world settles down.
Monthly meetings have been suspended in favor of quarterly meetings, for the time being: January, March/ April, July, and October. A pot-luck dinner begins at 6:30 pm, and the meeting starts at 7:00, followed by a program, usually concluding around 8:00. Dues are $15 per year for the entire family.
But it is not necessary to have a pond to join. Some members have a simple fountain. Others just have an interest in the concept of a water garden.
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NEXT MEETING--April 22, 2021, Thursday PENDING
**Where: Smith's Gardentown, 4940 Seymour Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX
**Time: 6:30 pm. NO potluck meal.
**Program: Water plants, presented by Jody of Advanced Water Gardens, from Royce City, TX.
We look forward to seeing old and new friends once again. In fact, bring anyone who might be interested. It is always a treat to see what is going on at Smith's Gardentown.
For more information call 940-257-5180 or 940-704-5606.
<<Dues for 2021 ($15.00 per family) are due.>>
Possible future meetings: May 20, July 22, Sept. 23.
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The following note was pre-COVID. We will likely resume the features below once the world settles down.
Monthly meetings have been suspended in favor of quarterly meetings, for the time being: January, March/ April, July, and October. A pot-luck dinner begins at 6:30 pm, and the meeting starts at 7:00, followed by a program, usually concluding around 8:00. Dues are $15 per year for the entire family.
March 18, 2021. MIchael Fiore discussed the new water garden at Smith's Gardentown, along with basics of creating watergardens.
January 2020 meeting. Fun fellowship.
Medicine Park, OK, Field Trip, November 10, 2019:
Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center
Mary and Audrey at the entrance
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At the electric eel exhibit.
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We also enjoyed the amenities of Medicine Park itself.
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April 18, 2019 meeting . . .
Good times at the July 2017 meeting
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