Carnivorous Pitcher Plants are Waking up at Garden Ponds At the first sign of waking up from dormancy, the pitcher […]
Category: Gardening
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 […]
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 […]
Lotus Dormancy How-To
Lotus blooms are always a highlight here at Garden Ponds over the summer months. One of the most alluring features […]
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 […]
Summertime Water Evaporation
Noticing your water levels dropping in your pond or water garden? The combination of dry weather, vigorous summer growth and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Early Spring is Lotus Time in Hawai’i
The Mystical Lotus Plant 120 million years in the making, unscathed by the mud, and murky water it arises from, […]
