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SUMMER Vol. 30, No. 2 2015 P. 2 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Journal

IN THIS ISSUE 03 President’s Letter President Mike Swize introduces two new IWGS board members. 04 Club Corner Vicki Aber discusses replacing a indoor talk for a road trip. 05 Home Gardening Primer Addressing common myths. 06 Profile Corner Meet Cindy Dyer, the woman behind the new USA waterlily postal stamps. 10 Grower’s Corner Introducing the new Australian hybrid waterlily ‘Betty Lou.’ 11 Events Calendar Water garden events taking place this year in all parts of the world. 12 IWGS 2015 Symposium Updates and details about the upcom- The Water’s Edge crew welcomes you to the upcom- ing IWGS 2015 symposium. ing 2015 IWGS Symposium in Lawrence, KS. 15 IWGS 2015 Registration Symposium registrations have already been rolling in, The registration form for the IWGS and this promises to be a great gathering of waterlily 2015 symposium. enthusiasts! A detailed symposium itinerary can be found on pages 14-16 issue of this Journal. 16 Product Research What really works to discourage Her- ons from eating all of your . 18 Water Garden Laws Regulated and prohibited aquatic in the USA. 19 Online Community How to join and participate in the Let’s Talk Water Gardening forum. On the Cover Swamp Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is also known as Swamp Hibiscus or Swamp Rosemallow. It is that is native to the Eastern USA. Photo taken at Kenilworth Aquatic in Washington, DC, by Kathy Jentz. International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 3 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2

President’s Letter Hello! I would like to welcome two new board members to the IWGS Board of Directors. John Sou is the manager at Watergarden Paradise Aquatic Nursery in Bass Hill, NSW, Australia, which is lo- cated just outside of Sydney. John graduated from Ryde Horticultural College and joined the water gardening industry a little over 20 years ago. John has worked extensively in areas of aquatic and wetland plants identifi- cation, propagation and evaluating new plants’ ornamental values. From time to time, John is also involved in projects where he conducts site assessments and provides plant recommendations. In his spare time, he also experiments with hybridizing water lilies and other aquatic plants. I had the chance to meet and talk at length with John during the 2014 Denver Symposium and was both im- pressed and delighted with his passion for water gardening and his knowledge of waterlily varieties. We had a lengthy discussion on identification and merit of some of Dr Kirk Strawn’s hardy waterlily hybrids. It is that type of passion and energy that make for a good board member and I am very pleased that John agreed to be a director. Kelly Billing is a name that will be familiar to many readers. Kelly has been working for over 20 years for Maryland Aquatic Nurseries Inc. in Jarrettsville, MD, USA. Besides being one of the best growers in the coun- try, Kelly is also an accomplished author and public speaker. She has co-authored the Water Bible (US)/ Water Gardens (UK) with Ben Helm and also The Lotus, Know It and Grow It with Paula Biles. In her spare time, Kelly also compiles and maintains the List for the nursery trade in the US. I look forward to working with both John and Kelly on the IWGS Board of Directors and I know they will have a great deal of energy and passion to contribute to the Society. Sincerely, Michael Swize IWGS President [email protected] P. 4 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal

Club Corner Bored with Talks, Try a Road Trip by Vicki Aber What do you do when you have had talks on all the subjects you can think of – repeatedly? Try a road trip. Sometimes you have to think outside the classroom. Recently our club had a trip to visit a local store. In case you are unfamiliar with the term, it is growing plants hydroponically, but adding fish into the equation. The fish fertilize the plants and the plants filter the water. Sounds kind of like what we do!

They had numerous demonstration set-ups and we got a tour of the facility and an explanation of how the set- ups work. Our tour guide stated that most people use the set-ups to grow food, both vegetable and fish. The one set-up, she said, could provide five Tilapia a week for harvesting. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t want to eat five Tilapia a week. Some people do put ornamental fish in the tank instead.

They also have classes and smaller set-ups for beginners. One person did buy a desktop set-up, but no one else seemed eager to jump in. So how does this fit with the water garden hobby? A lot of what was presented about balance, water quality, and growing plants (substituting lilies for lettuce) applies equally to .

Our road trip accomplished several things. We went to a place we hadn’t been. We learned about something not directly associated with water gardening, but with a lot of the same elements. We had a nice break from sitting in a room looking at slides.

If anyone is interested in learning more about this subject visit theaquaponicsource.com. About the Author Vicki Aber is an IWGS board member. She is also a member of the Colorado Water Garden Society (CWGS) and has served there as a board member and an officer, including the position of president. She can be contacted via email at [email protected]. International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 5 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2

Home Gardening Corner Dealing With Koi Myths One of the biggest reasons many people get a water garden is so they can have fish. Don’t let the fears and myths of owning fish keep you from getting a few of your own finned friends for your water garden. Take a look below as we crack some commonly heard myths about fish in a water garden.

Myth: “Fish will just create more maintenance.” Actually, fish are a crucial part of the . Koi reduce by feeding on it, and they fertilize plants with their waste. So, fish actually create less pond maintenance.

Myth: “Koi cannot live in a pond with rocks and gravel.” Koi originated in , where rocks and gravel cover almost every pond on earth. We build rock and gravel lined ponds almost daily, which house perfectly healthy and happy Koi.

Myth: “I don’t want to lose all my fish to predators.” If constructed properly, one can virtually eliminate the risk of predators with a few simple precautionary techniques.

Myth: “Koi need at least three feet of water to sur- vive.” Almost 95% of the ponds that we build are two feet deep in the center, and the koi are happy and healthy as can be.

Myth: “I don’t want to be troubled with bringing my fish inside for the winter.” Koi are an extremely hardy fish, whose ancestors over-wintered in freezing conditions, and still do. Just keep the water circulating and maintain a hole in the ice and they’ll never know the difference.

Myth: “I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on my fish.” Actually, pet-quality koi start at $5.00 each with show- Article Source quality koi going for up to $100,000 or more. Since Aquascape, St. Charles, IL, USA. www.aquascapeinc.com. fish food is also very inexpensive, how much you Photos by Kathy Jentz at the ZNA Potomac Koi Show. want to spend on fish is your decision. P. 6 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal Profi le Corner Meet Cindy Dyer: Graphic Designer, , and Stamp Photographer by Kathy Jentz

Q: Tell us about yourself and your background. Where are you from originally? A: Despite the doctor turning me around three times when I was born, I came into the world feet first, setting the example for my life as an artist. When my father tells the story, he finishes with, “It figures. You’re still marching to the beat of your own drum.” I was born in Alabama, but grew up in south Texas (first in San Antonio, then spent junior high through college and a few years after in Donna, TX, in the Rio Grande Valley). I moved to the Washington, DC, area in 1985.

Q: How did you start in graphic design? A: My creativity has been fostered by my parents since I was in kindergarten, so naturally I gravitated to a career in the arts. I started drawing in kindergar- ten, painting in junior high, and photojournalism in light), then fashion illustration, graphic design, layout, high school. When my teacher asked if anyone could copy writing, and creating newspaper and radio ads. photograph a game for the yearbook, I cajoled my dad One of my favorite early jobs was working as a into letting me borrow his Yashica 35 mm and off I designer and photographer for Brian Loflin & Associ- went, instructed by him to not lose it, break it, or put it ates, a commercial photography and design studio in down. Brownsville, TX. One day, I would be assisting on This was my first experience with a 35 mm camera, photographing the world’s largest offshore drilling rig, and when the contact sheets came in, it was crystal and the next, it would be an all-day shoot at an aloe clear he would never get it back. I started Dyer Pho- vera processing plant, art directing a fashion shoot for tography in our paneled den in Donna, TX, while I a western clothing catalog, or accompanying Brian in was still in high school, shooting portraits and parties, a Cessna while he photographed a shopping mall from and after graduation, I moved on to weddings and 1,000 feet up. quinceañeras. In the of 1985, my parents were living in Ar- Naturally, I decided to major in art when I entered lington, VA, while my dad was working at U.S. Cus- college at what is now University of Texas-Edin- toms in Washington, DC. I wanted to explore working burg, but my practical and wise father asked me how in a larger city, so I made the long trek from Texas to I would make a living as an artist; there began the the East Coast to join them. I’ve been here ever since! switch from fine art to graphic design. My career start- I worked as a graphic designer for Giant Food, fol- ed with winning first prize for a jeans pocket design, lowed by stints as a designer at several professional and progressed to designing retail window displays associations and a design firm in Washington, DC. that paid mostly in clothes and shoes. Before long, In 1989, I struck out on my own as Dyer Design: it however, I was doing portrait and wedding photogra- was the best decision I ever made. I can march to the phy again (and earning real money, to my dad’s de- beat of my own drum, but I also love to collaborate International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 7 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2 with clients, colleagues, and other artists, in making sociation of America. For the past eight years, I have all kinds of creative music. I often joke that I have the designed and produced Hearing Loss magazine, their best boss ever! bimonthly magazine. I love photographing people and the majority of the covers were done by me. Barbara Q: What is a typical workday like? Kelley, who is the deputy executive director of HLAA, A: I’ve been self-employed since 1989 as a graphic is also the editor-in-chief of the magazine, and she has designer and photographer, so thankfully, no two days given me such creative freedom with the publication. are alike in my business. I have more than 25 years Because of her faith in my work, in 2008, she nomi- of experience in the graphic design and photography nated me for Oticon’s Focus on People award. I was fields, working primarily with associations, publish- flown to Denver to receive the award for the Adult ing firms, and small businesses. My projects include Category for my design and photography work on the annual reports, brochures, magazines, and newslet- magazine. Oticon is a leading hearing aid manufac- ters, book covers and interior, posters, logo design, turer. and convention collateral. I also provide photographic Barbara and I work so together that we teamed services to my clients in the up to publish four issues of Celebrate Home magazine, form of convention and meet- our quarterly lifestyle maga- ing shots, corporate and staff zine, in 2012-2013. We were portraits, and assignment pho- testing the waters and add- tography. ing to our portfolio with this In the past few years, I’ve prototype and it was such an been doing a lot more with my enjoyable experience. You can photographic skills and that download all four issues free in makes me deliriously happy! PDF at http://www.celebrate- One day, I’m wearing a design- homemagazine.com. I learned er hat, the next, I’m wearing a quite a bit about photographing photographer’s hat- — I have interiors and food, two photo the best of both worlds at the subjects I wasn’t familiar with moment. until this project. My photography business has picked up a bit in the last few Q: How did the stamp series years. In 2011, I was interviewed about my garden work for the United States Postal Service (USPS) photography by Nikon for their Learn & Explore come about? series on their web site. Since my exhibit at Green A: My dear friend and fellow photographer, Jeff Ev- Spring Gardens in 2012, I’ve had three series of bo- ans, prodded me into submitting a portfolio to Dorothy tanical images licensed by the USPS. After the Fern Norpel, the volunteer exhibit coordinator at Green stamp series made its debut, I was interviewed by Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA. I did so and was Mary Jasch, publisher of the online magazine Dig-It, given a solo two-month show in March-April 2012 at in February and the stamps were featured in Barry the Center. It was a very successful show Tanenbaum’s Talking Pictures column this past July and the exposure opened more doors than I could in Shutterbug magazine. Nikon recently licensed an imagine. I’m very grateful for Jeff’s support. image of puffins that I photographed during my trip Ann Jordan, an avid gardener and wife of freelance this past June to Iceland. I got to see the image used stamp designer, Phil Jordan, saw my exhibit and told at the recent PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, which her husband about it. He saw the exhibit, then referred was quite a treat. PhotoAssist (the agency that handles stamp acquisi- Today, I provide design and photography services tions for the USPS) to me. That got the ball rolling on to a variety of clients and my specialty is publication the Fern stamp series, which he was assigned. design. One of my clients its the Hearing Loss As- While we were working on that series, Phil put P. 8 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal

together a proposal on spec to present a series of my Q: What mistakes and triumphs have you encountered Waterlily images, which were also accepted. The Fern in your garden? stamps made their debut first in January 2014 as 49- A: I began gardening almost a decade ago and discov- cent stamps and then were reissued as Forever stamps ered that I do indeed have a green thumb. At first, I in March. This series was made available in large photographed the process just to record progress, but commercial quantities online only, but you can buy eventually I became enamored with creating plant por- smaller quantities. The Waterlily series was announced traits of everything I grew. It didn’t take long before I by the USPS on November 6, 2014, and they made began selecting plants specifically because they were their debut in early 2015. They are sold as Forever photogenic. I also planned my plantings to make the stamps in booklets that are available at post offices most of complementary colors and contrasts of light across the USA! and dark, simply to be able to create better shots of the I am so grateful for the support of designer Phil Jor- garden overall. dan, as well as the staff at Green Spring Gardens for The first year I planted tomatoes, I harvest more than their support of my work, particularly Mary Olien and 500 Roma tomatoes off of five plants. I couldn’t keep Janet Hammes. Green Spring Gardens is my favorite up with consumption, so I began sharing my bounty place for photography and a constant source of inspi- with my neighbors! I haven’t had that successful of a ration and respite. tomato since then. I also have a potager garden in the and I love growing herbs such as basil, Q: How did you choose the specific varieties of Ferns chives, oregano, dill, and rosemary. For several years, and Waterlily that ended up on the stamps? I hosted an annual “Pesto Fest” in my backyard garden A: I presented about a dozen images for friends and neighbors. It was a and shot some more on spec for Phil semi-potluck, Italian-themed party to work with when he was prepar- with basil as the star of the show. ing his comps for presentation. The I have learned quite a bit about stamp committee chose the ones they growing Concord grapes, too. It wanted. takes about five years before you’ll In regards to the Waterlily images, start seeing a harvest and, in the last I provided Phil with dozens of im- eight years, I’ve only had one really ages and he chose four that comple- great harvest. Grapes often suffer mented each other. He pitched the from a fungal disease called black series to the committee and they loved them. They re- rot and that’s what halted my harvest year after year. cently did a sneak preview of the stamps on the USPS A few years ago, I bought Joey Green’s book, Garden- Facebook page. ing Magic, and learned about a natural remedy to this problem---mix one teaspoon of Arm & Hammer Bak- Q: How surreal is it to mail letters with your own ing Soda and five drops of Wesson Corn Oil in one- stamps on them? quarter gallon of water. Using a trigger-spray bottle, I A: It is pretty special to be part of history with having spray the mixture directly on the vines when the tiny my images on a series of stamps. Having more than fruits start to appear. You have to apply it once a week one series is unbelievable and I feel very fortunate to for about two months. If it , you have to apply have my work recognized by the USPS. My friends, it again. It takes a lot of attention, but after first try- both locally and on Facebook, are so excited that, ing that, I finally got a decent grape harvest. I learned when they receive mail from organizations that are how to make grape juice that summer! Although I try utilizing the commercially issued Fern stamps, they to be diligent each summer with this process, getting snap a photo and post it on Facebook to share with me, busier with my career sometimes gets in the way of which has been very entertaining. I appreciate their the process. support more than they can know. One year, I bought three Butterfly Bush plants in gallon containers simply because they were only $4 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 9 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2 each. When the plant labels tells you that the plants chemical-free and does quite well in my yard. For a can get 10 feet high by 8 feet wide, don’t dismiss it few years, I’ve grown Monarda (Bee Balm), but it is and try to fit all three in a townhouse garden. You will so prone to mildew in my garden that I finally gave regret that planting mistake and end up having to find up this year. I’m always looking for unusual plants new homes for those “trees.” to fill in the gaps when plants such as Monarda don’t One of favorite moments was when I had a large make the cut. I also plant many flowers that draw in wall of Morning Glories in full bloom one summer butterflies, bees, and other insects — another favorite day a few years ago in my garden. I gave subject to photograph. up the tally after I counted 300 blooms. I loved look- ing out the window and seeing neighbors drive by and Q: Anything else you think would be of interest to our stopping to look at this floral spectacle! readers? A: Many gardeners love to chronicle their gardens in Q: What plants are your favorite? photographs for blogs and scrapbooks. Last year, I A: My favorite perennial flowers are Siberian , published a lengthy article in Celebrate Home maga- Bearded Iris, all types of Lilies, Globe Thistle, Cone- zine about photographing your garden. Readers can flowers, Spiderwort, Shasta Daisies, and Hellebores- download that publication free from my photography — all are favorite subjects to photograph. You can’t go web site, www.cindydyerphotography.com. Go to wrong with planting Hellebores, especially if you have “Freebies” and sign up to receive my free quarterly a large section of your yard with mostly shade. My creativity newsletter and to download the free garden Hellebore plants stay in bloom all but one month out photography guide in PDF. I also have an extensive of the year — which seems crazy, but it’s true! They botanical gallery at www.cindydyer.zenfolio.com. are pricier than other perennials, but their beauty and For the latest news and photography and design tips, bloom period are well worth the cost. Another favorite visit my blog at www.cindydyer.wordpress.com. I am to grow and photograph is Love-in-a-Mist, an annual currently working on an online store where I plan to plant that does really well in our area. sell my botanical greeting cards, prints, and jewelry. I also offer one-on-one or group garden photography Q: Conversely, what plants would you advise others to instruction and am available for lectures and talks with avoid growing? garden clubs on that subject. A: I love Lupines but I’ve found that it’s just too hot in our area to grow them. I don’t use any chemicals About the Author in my garden, so anything that requires chemicals to Kathy Jentz is editor of The IWGS Water Garden Jour- thrive is out. I do have one Climbing Rose, but it is nal. She can be reached at [email protected]. P. 10 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal

Grower’s Corner A New, Compact Australian Hybrid Waterlily by Rich Sacher

For a number of years, I have been convinced that the Australian waterlilies are worthy of getting into wider cultivation, but many of the hybrids I have developed are still very large plants, not suitable for the average .

Finally, my cross of immutabilis X colorata produced a number of promising seedlings, and after three years of working with them, I selected seedlings which were compact in growth, with a short, sturdy flower stem, and the ability to bloom well from early summer until late fall. The flower’s petals are a two-toned purple and blue, contrasting with its striking pink stamens.

I named it in memory of my sister, Betty Lou; we hope to have it released by Aquatic Nurseries for the 2016 season, and one will be on display at the IWGS symposium this summer. About the Author Rich Sacher is owner of American Aquatic Gardens in New Orleans, LA, USA. He can be reached at [email protected]. International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 11 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2

Events Calendar Here is a listing of water garden-related events from April 1 to November 1, 2015, taking place around the world. If you would like to submit 2015 water garden events for the next edition of the Journal, please send your listing before September 1 to KathyJentz@aol. com. Annual Water Garden Tour in Minnesota’s Twin Cities The Minnesota Water Garden Society will host its 18th Annual Water Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The driving tour includes approximately 12 sites in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. For ticket and location information, see www.mwgs.org. Denver Water Blossom Festival Denver Botanic Gardens and the Colorado Water Garden Society will be co-hosting the annual “Water Blossom Festival” at the gardens on Saturday, August 8th from 10am to 2pm this year. Tours of the water gardens, , and Bonsai will be offered. They will also have a booth set up to answer visitors’ questions, offer plant dividing, and potting demonstrations, and distribute related brochures. AQUA 2015 in UK October 14-15, 2015 The UK’s Water Gardening and Aquatics Trade Event takes place at the Telford International Centre, Eng- land, UK. All stand space is now booked with 84 ex- hibitors due to join us. Free attendance for registered trade visitors. Book soon to confirm free attendance! Look out for updates and reservation details on the web site at www.aquatelford.co.uk.

At left, ‘Betty Lou’ s a blue flower with pink stamens. Top, ‘Pink Imaleu’ is a pale pink flower. Middle, ‘Imaleu’ is a pale blue flower Bottom, various Australian hybrids. P. 12 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal

These beautiful paintings will be for sale on site, and it IWGS SYMPOSIUM 2015 is possible their art will also be available at our Lawrence, Kansas, USA auction later that day! by Susan Davis Show Overview UPDATE: The 2015 IWGS Symposium will convene in Law- rence, Kansas, USA. Plan to arrive on Wednesday, Two deadlines to be aware of: August 12. If you are flying, your destination is • Early bird pricing ends after July 12. Kansas City International Airport (MCI). IWGS vans • Book your room at host hotel SpringHill Suites by will provide transportation, for those requesting them, Marriott, Lawrence by July 22 to get our hotel group on an hourly basis. Lawrence is just about an hour’s rate. drive from the airport. Email [email protected] to We have already begun to receive items for our sym- reserve a ride. posium auction! If you wish to send one or more of Our host hotel is the Marriott SpringHill Suites, which your pond-related favorites, please send to: is providing us a group rate of $120/night including a Susan Davis c/o Water’s Edge, 847 Indiana St., Law- hot breakfast. Book your group rate, by telling them rence, Ks. 66044 - or- just pack them in your flight you are with the: International Waterlily & Watergar- bag as last minute items welcome! den Symposium. Adjacent to downtown Lawrence, participants will have easy access to many of the eateries, breweries, and unique shops that make this university town an exciting place to visit.

Symposium attendees will have the opportunity to visit beautiful gardens, related businesses, learn from experts and novices alike, and — of course — spend time with other water garden enthusiasts from all over the world. Via short bus trips, we will be visiting several Kansas City sites. Kansas City, known as “The City of ,” is also known for its BB-Q cuisine and jazz music and we will be enjoying some of that Pictured here are a few neat auction items we have too. received already. Following is a brief outline of our planned 2015 Sym- posium Activities: Rich Sacher is donating his new ‘Betty Lou’ Aussie for viewing at the symposium. (See page 10 for more Wednesday, August 12 details on that new waterlily.) It will also be available at the auction, as will other new hybrids from Florida 2:00 Registration begins Aquatic Nurseries. Entries from other hybridizers are 5:00 Meet & Greet Reception with drinks very welcome! & hors d’oeuvres When we visit one of our pond sites, local artists will Dinner on your own (explore downtown Lawrence) be painting “en pleine air.” They will be focusing on the waterlilies in the pond, and this concept allows Hospitality Room open until midnight them to finish framed works of art in one session. International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 13 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2

Thursday, August 13 8:00 Welcome 8:10 Presentation on Educational Opportunities for Water Gardeners by Demi Fortuna (Atlantic Water Gardens) http://atlanticwatergardens.com 9:00 Buses leave for a trip into Kansas City where we will visit several sites and drive by some of KC’s historic fountains en route from place to place. A docent from the City of Fountains Foundation will be on board our buses to provide background info. http:// www.kcfountains.com/ Friday, August 14 • Bird’s Botanicals http://birdsbotanicals.com/ 8:00 Buses leave early for a day at Powell Gardens. Innovative grower/retailer located in a climate con- http://www.powellgardens.org/ trolled cave, their orchids have the right growing Treat your senses to the Island Garden home to a vast environment, including state-of-the-art . With array of aquatic plants. The spring pool at the top thousands of blooming orchids, it is a sight to behold! cascades into the middle pool, and from there water • The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden falls into the water garden. At the far side of the water http://www.powellgardens.org/pages/visiting/the-gar- garden, a 75’ vanishing edge blurs the line dens/the-kauffman-memorial-garden between it and the lake below. On windy days, the fall Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, this charming changes to a”frothy, roaring rage “...creating a mist tranquil urban garden is enclosed by beautiful lime- across the garden! We’ll have a guided tour behind stone walls. The brick pathways lead us through the the scenes with more “Pond-Side Chats” by the hy- garden which showcases five distinct designs and is bridizers. Then perhaps some time for more self-di- home to playful fountains. Don’t miss the rected discovery of the extensive gardens. which hosts fragrant seasonal plants. Box Lunch at the Cafe Thyme. • Overland Park and Botanical Gardens After lunch we’ll attend seminars to include: http://www.opkansas.org/things-to-see-and-do/arbore- • Invasives & The Law by Kelly Billing (Maryland tum-and-botanical-gardens/ Aquatic Nurseries) http://www.marylandaquatic.com/ Box Lunch at the Pavillion • Water Quality Lab by Gary Jones (Mars Fish Care) A leader of environmentally sound community devel- http://www.apifishcare.com/ opment, this is an educational, recreational and cul- tural resource for the Kansas City region. Their award • Growing & Finishing Aquatic Plants — “How We winning Monet Garden captures the blending of color Do It” by a panel of young water gardening pros, and shape in Monet’s garden in Giverny, and there will moderated by Anita Nelson (Nelson Water Gardens) be exciting waterlilies to view in the Erickson Water http://nelsonwatergardens.com/ Garden with a “Pond-Side Chat” by noted hybridizers Followed by a stroll through the Heartland Garden about the lilies on display. (America’s largest edible landscape) on the way to a Back to Lawrence on the buses... BB-Q Dinner at the Barn. Dinner on your own Back to Lawrence late, but still time to socialize... Hospitality Room open until midnight Hospitality Room open until midnight continued on next page P. 14 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal

Saturday, August 15 a major fundraiser for the IWGS. Contributions of unique pond-related gifts, materials & plants most 8:00 Buses leave early for our Lawrence vicinity tour. welcome! Bring them along or ship in advance - con- tact [email protected] to arrange details. • Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries http://www. restorationnurseries.com/ Afternoon meetings and seminars include: A local grower that produces high quality • Annual IWGS Meeting with reports by Officers & native local prairie and wetland genotype plants. With Committee Heads high-tech production techniques for growing demands, they also custom grow for restoration projects. Check • Seminar: The World of Water Iris by Dr. James out their labor-reducing fast-paced potting techniques Waddick & climate control equipment! • Why Won’t It Grow? by James Allison of Aquapic • Water’s Edge http://www.watersedge.com/ Solutions (www.watergardensolutions.co.uk) Just 10 blocks from our host hotel, visit the Water Garden Specialists- Here’s a chance to get one of your favorite books ~ Outside, every nook and cranny is filled with water autographed (BYOB)! plants, supplies and . • Banquet Dinner at the Hotel ~ Inside, garden tools, gifts, and (of course) quality materials and supplies for water features. So much • Awards great stuff, so little space! • Live Auction The national headquarters for the Golf Course Super- • Hospitality Room open until midnight intendent’s Assoc. of America (GCSAA) has granted us the opportunity to use their large water garden for Sunday, August 16 another special display of aquatic plants. We plan to take full advantage of this with more “Pond-Side IWGS vans will provide transportation for those re- Chats” about the plants on display. Award winning questing back to the airport. painter, Zak Barnes and a group of “En Pleine Air” We hope you will join us for the 2015 Symposium artists will be painting away and offering their work in Lawrence! A registration form follows on the next for sale on site. page and is posted now on the IWGS website. Lunch on/off the by the pond and viewing of artist’s renditions About the Author Susan Davis is with Water’s Edge. She can be reached Back to the hotel where the Silent Auction begins at 785-841-6777 or [email protected]. and will be open through dinner time. Note - This is International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 15 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2

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*Conference Cancellation & Refund Policy: There are no refunds after July 12, 2015. Cancellations before July 12th will incur a $50 administrative fee. Please keep a copy of this form for your records. P. 16 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal Product Research How to Protect Your Pond Fish from Herons by James Allison The Heron (Grey Heron Ardea cinerea in the UK; Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias in North America) is one of the largest birds, standing just short of a meter tall, and with a wingspan a little less than two meters. With their impressive beaks they seem almost Ptero- dactyl-like when seen in flight, and their distinctive long and deep squawk just adds to that. You might miss seeing them as they often visit ponds at first or last light. The only hint may be a discarded fine feath- er floating on the water… or the lack of fish! You are unlikely to lose all of your fish in one visit, though it may seem like that, as the remaining fish often keep a very low profile for some weeks or months afterwards.

Herons usually roost in rural treetops, but can travel long distances and are common visitors to urban • Fine Nets (15-30mm gauge) ponds. An adult heron needs up to half a kilogram of A fine cover net is the ultimate deterrent, but unsightly food a day, and they will persist to obtain it, be that and more likely to become tangled with marginal fish, frogs, voles, insects, or even young birds. plants. It will be of some use, even if only used in the winter months, when the plants have been cut back, Ornamental ponds with brightly colored carp and and can be useful to keep out autumn leaves as well. can be easy pickings for herons, especially in Moulded or knotted square mesh tends to be easier the cool of the spring and the winter when the fish are to keep taut over the pond than the knitted diamond sluggish and plant cover is lacking. meshes.

How do you stop herons taking fish? • Coarse Nets (50-100mm gauge) Here are some options: 100mm/4 inch square black mesh, held taut 30cm or more above the water, has proved successful. It is 5 Star Options:  light and relatively invisible, allowing plants to grow through, and still giving access to the water’s edge • Cover Nets for small birds. It will need removed for pond mainte- Netting over the pool comes out on top, though deter- nance. mined herons may still try to pick at fish through the net. International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 17 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2

4 Star Options:  • Hiding Spots • Suspended Lines Creating areas where fish can take shelter is worth- Two fine lines can be stretched around the pool edge while and easy, if incorporated at the design stage. at 15cm and 30cm heights, held in place with canes, Gaps under plant or ornament supports, or in cavities wire/metal, or specially made plastic supports. This under , or between planting contain- disturbs the heron if it tries to access the pond from ers, can all be of help. A large bore (15cm/6" or more) the sides, though is of less use in larger ponds with section of pipe on the pool base is another option, but ample shallows where the bird can land straight into rather unsightly. the water. 1 Star Options  • Deep Areas Herons much prefer fishing in the shallows, so ponds • Busy Ponds with steep sides and ample depths (1.2m/4ft or more), Children, dogs, and irate pond-keepers can all help to such as those found in ponds specifically for koi, will scare herons off, but these birds are surprisingly per- provide a good refuge for fish. Unfortunately, the sistent creatures and they will return when you’re not heron can still swoop and stab at fish near the surface, about, even if you’re only just out of sight. so pond fish are only safe once frightened into the depths. Zero Star Options 

3 Star Options:  • Statuary Ornamental herons in brass, stone, plastic, whatever… • Enclosed Situations don’t work! Herons can be solitary, but they feed in Ponds overhung by trees; really close to houses; in groups too. courtyards; and near reflective windows, all seem to be less vulnerable to heron attacks, though there are no About the Author guarantees, and hungry herons might still try. James Allison of Aquapic Water Garden Solutions in the UK can be reached via www.watergardensolutions. • Pond Grids co.uk. Custom-fitted pond cover grids or floating grids can dissuade herons, though they may still try to pick around them to get at fish. Unfortunately, such grids make the pond difficult to maintain, and grids in the Submissions water can be unsightly if scale and algae starts to If you would like to submit water gather around them. garden content for the next edition of the Journal, please send your • Deterrents and Scaring Devices submissions before September 1 to Various devices are on offer, from elaborate electronic [email protected]. sensors that flash and screech or even spray out jets of water, to simpler floating reflectors. Most deter- rents tend to work for a while, until birds get used to them and work out how to avoid them. Moving the devices about regularly can help a bit. The downside is that sensors can be set off unintentionally by you or your pets, and deterrents may keep away other small birds that you’d rather attract. Water-jet types can also freeze up in the winter. P. 18 International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Vol. 30, No. 2 Water Garden Journal

REGULATED and PROHIBITED AQUATIC PLANTS Combined State and Federal Lists

as of 5/20/2015

Scientific Name Common Name States and/or Federal Aeschynomene indica Indian Jointvetch HI Aeschynomene rudis Rough Jointvetch CA Aeschynomene virginica Curly Indigo AR Alternanthera philoxeroides Alligatorweed AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, PR, SC, TX Alternanthera sessilis Sessile Joyweed CA, FL, MA, PR Alternanthera spp. Joyweed AR, PR Arundo donax Mediterranean Reed CA, NE, TX, WI pinnata Mosquito Fern, Water Velvet FED; ID, IL, IN, MA, MN, OK, OR, WI, WV Bacopa spp. Waterhyssop PR Brasenia schreberi Watershield PR Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush CT, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, OR, SD county regulated, VT, WA, WI Cabomba caroliniana Purple Fanwort CA, CT, ID, MA, ME, MI, MN regulated, NH, NY, PR, VT, WA, WI Cabomba spp. Fanwort PR Callitriche stagnalis Pond Water-Starwort CT Calotropis procera Giant Milkweed PR Canna flaccida Canna PR Cardamine impatiens MN, NY, Canada, WI Casuarina spp. Australian Pine FL Caulerpa taxifolia Mediterranean Caul. clone FED; IN, IL, MA, MD, MN, OK, OR, WV Calif Fish and Game Code Sec 2300 these spp are regulated under a bans Caulerpa: different law than most CA taxifolia, cupressoides, mexicana, noxious weeds. sertulariodes, floridana, ashmeadii, racemosa, verticillata, and scapelliformis

Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush PR Ceratophyllum demersum Coontail PR Ceratophyllum spp. Coontail PR Ceratopteris thalictroides Watersprite CA Cicuta maculata Water Hemlock NV Colocasia esculenta Wild PR Colocasia spp. Taro HI (p) (q) Crassula helmsii Swamp Stonecrop FL, MN, NC, WA, WI, Canada Crinum americanum Swamp Lily PR Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii Cyanobacteria MI, WI (possible contaminant on aquatic plants) Cyperus esculentus Yellow Nutsedge CA, CO, HI, MI, OR, WA Cyperus odoratus Flatsedge PR Cyperus rotundus Purple Nutsedge AR, CA, OR Cyperus spp. Nutgrass RI Didymosphenia geminata Didymo or Rock Snot NE, WI (possible contaminent on aquatic plants) Egeria (Elodea) densa Brazilian Elodea AL, CA, CT, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN regulated, MS, NE, NH, NY, OR, PR, SC, VT, WA, WI Note that this is a sample of a longer six-page document. The rest of it can be found at: http://www.marylandaquatic.com/Support/Regulated_Noxious_Aquatic_Weeds Compiled by Kelly Billings, Maryland Aquatic Nurseries Inc., Jarrettsville, MD, USA. International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society P. 19 Water Garden Journal Vol. 30, No. 2 Online Community Lets Talk Water Gardening Yahoo Group by James Allison

At our recent IWGS board meeting, it was suggested that an item be put in the journal to encourage members to join the Let’s Talk Water Gardening online forum (yahoo group) and a regular feature be added to the Journal to let people know what has been discussed recently.

Not all of you may be aware that the society runs a message board where topics of water gardening interest can be discussed, news items aired, and questions raised for folk to answer.

For example, in the last quarter topics have included: Invasive Plant issues; Water Gardening Myths; Lotus dy- ing from ‘over-blooming’; News about the loss of fellow water gardener Patrick Nutt; News about our upcom- ing IWGS Symposium; and a question about damage occurring to waterlily leaves — amongst many others.

There are more than 350 group members and the group was founded in September 2008.

Don’t worry that you will be overwhelmed with email message traffic. The group averages about 20 messages per month, but has more during certain periods such as just before and after the IWGS Symposium when folks are connecting and looking to meet-up at the in-person event.

You can find out more and/or sign up to this group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LetsTalkWaterGardening/

Membership is moderated, so it may take a few days before a request to join is accepted and then you can post messages. You can sign up to just see the messages when you visit the site; or to receive a notification of every new message to your email address; but one of the most popular options is to receive a daily digest of messages, so that you never have more than one email a day from the group.

All the emails include a link to the Yahoo Group’s web page, where you can see any pictures that posters have uploaded. At the bottom of each message there is a notice that include details on how to unsubscribe or to change the way you receive messages (especially easy if you already have a Yahoo email account).

Why not give this a go! Share your water gardening experiences and learn from others around the world.

About the Author James Allison of Aquapic Water Garden Solutions in the UK can be reached via www.watergardensolutions. co.uk. THE WATER GARDEN JOURNAL Volume 30 Number 2

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