Statues and Lotus Blooms: Growing a Garden of Reverence
Statues and deities can be powerful allies for magnifying intentions, leaving a legacy, or creating a beautiful space that lends itself to […]
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Carnivorous Pitcher Plants in Hawaii
Carnivorous Pitcher Plants are Waking up at Garden Ponds At the first sign of waking up from dormancy, the pitcher plant sarracenia […]
Why are we so drawn to water?
Water restores. Here on our island home, we are blessed to be surrounded by water, giving us access to places that rejuvenate our […]
Opportunities to Observe Nature: Setting up a mini aquascape
Add wonder and vitality to any space with a mini aquascape. Creating a natural, low-maintenance aquarium makes use of the biological processes […]
Lotus Dormancy How-To
Lotus blooms are always a highlight here at Garden Ponds over the summer months. One of the most alluring features of the […]
What Is Eating Holes In My Water Lily?
Sometimes we come across questions about our water lilies or our water gardens that could use some guidance from the experts. Here […]
Summertime Water Evaporation
Noticing your water levels dropping in your pond or water garden? The combination of dry weather, vigorous summer growth and the higher […]
Summertime Lotus Blooms and Water Lily Feature: Nymphaea Terri Dunn
Now that summer solstice is upon us, we bring our attention to the blooms that inspire artists, philosophers, and gardeners alike: water […]
Offerings of Light: Japanese Lanterns in the Garden
Historically, Japanese lanterns were used as an offering of light to Buddha. In Buddhism, the light of the lantern represents overcoming the […]
Happy Buddha is Here! Statues have arrived from Indonesia
It is an enlivening time for us over here at Garden Ponds Nursery in Kilauea, as we unload and unpack our first […]