Catfish Ponds & Water Lilies: How to Build and Maintain a Beautiful Backyard Pond for Family Relaxation | Perfect for Garden Decor, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Lovers

Author: Louise Riotte
Publisher: Storey Publishing, 1997
Soft Cover, 6.0"x9.0", 186 pages

From the Back Cover

One of America's most beloved garden writers reflects on life with a pond.Whether it's fishing by moonlight, planting iris and weeping willows, catching crawfish, or supervising an unruly crowd of ducks, Louise Riotte knows how to get the most fun out of a family pond. She shares her experiences in this entertaining book, presented with her trademark mix of facts, anecdotes, lore, and lively humor. Catfish Ponds & Lily Pads includes:

-- How the Riotte family built a pond
-- Tips on fish farming with catfish, bass, or trout
-- Creating a backyard pool for frogs and water lilies
-- Waterside plants - beneficial and harmful
-- Recipes, stories, and fascinating asides