A two-class course at the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in April will show you how. The instructor is Patrick Nutt, former president of the International Water Lily Society and an expert on aquatic plants. Classes will be held at the arboretum in Chestnut Hill on two Wednesdays, April 11 and 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. It spurts water into the pot, turning it into an instant water garden. A small electrical pump and tubing, concealed by the fountain design, recirculates the water.
Designs range from friars and lion's heads to more minimalist creations that look like bamboo.
Beckett, which specializes in pond products, is launching a photo competition on Sunday. Include your name, address and phone number. Contest ends Sept. 1, and winners will be announced at the end of October. Officers to meet The annual spring meeting for office holders of District 1 of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania will be held this morning at the Tredyffrin Library in Strafford.