The Summer 2024 Issue of the IWGS Water Garden Journal is out! (I’m the editor.) Note: You must be an IWGS member to view the Journal online. But there is one free article per issue available for nonmembers to read. To become a member, go to IWGS.org #watergarden #watergardening #watergardens

Water Lily Bloom by Debra Martz
Although the National Butterfly Center is situated close to Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission, TX, we had never taken the opportunity to visit despite our numerous trips to the state park. The beauty of the location began with a small pond near the parking lot with many blossoming Water Lilies.
https://debra-martz.pixels.com/featured/water-lily-bloom-debra-martz.html

Marsh marigolds making a very cheery start to the season.

Lotus (Nelumbo spp.) is an aquatic plant that is native to Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It is hardy to USDA zones 5 to 10...
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A still image from a video I did.

It's a view of our pond with the shubunkin and gila topminnow to test out my A7RV and attempt at editing on AfterEffects.

The white sage blooms at the Granada Hills water garden project are going to be VERY abundant.

This #WaterGarden sank approximately 27,000 gallons of water this winter captured from the roof and allowed to percolate back into the ground instead of running off to the ocean.

In 1899, Monet painted 12 works from a single vantage point, focusing on the arching blue-green bridge and the microcosm of his water garden. Monet designed and built the landscape that appears in the painting—from the bridge to the pond and its shape, to the water lilies and other plantings.

https://stellar-art.pixels.com/featured/the-japanese-footbridge-claude-monet-1899.html

How to make your own container #watergarden https://youtu.be/YMPgwHUs6UU

Chances are, if you have a pond, there will be #DirtyWork to be done to keep it running clear. There are times when you have to get in... in this case, for clearing algae.

Thinking back to a special vacation spot we used to go to called Mohonk mountain house. I always loved sitting at the Lily pond . I took many photos, and I use them for painting inspiration.

Find it at: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/water-lily-tranquility-sue-zipkin.html?newartwork=true

9 days since planting and I think the Arugula is winning! Gave them their 2nd feeding of liquid magic. #OfficeGarden #watergarden #aquaponics

Great acts are made up of small deeds. Lao Tzu

There are so many kind people on Mastodon. Thanks for your kindness!

#SpiritualArt #BeHereNow #LaoTzu #FediGiftShop #ArtMatters #WaterLily #WaterGarden #artistsonmastodon #JanuaryJoy #MastoArt #SueZipkinArt #Inspirational

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/water-lily-inspirational-sue-zipkin.html