Catfish Ponds & Lily Pads: Creating and Enjoying a Family Pond
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, anedotes, lore, and lively humor.Catfish Ponds & Lily Padsincludes:-- 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