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Supplies & Suppliers local stores that GPPS members have had good experiences with, online stores, mail-order, etc. Member Websites Some are pond-related, some aren't, but they're all GPPS members Honorable Mention Links to organizations that may have been referred to in GPPS newsletters, meetings, history, etc. |
Useful InformationWet Web Media The Pond section of a great new site, covering all aspects of aquatic hobbies.Pond Rushes Chuck Rush's big & busy pond enthusiast site. Lot's o' stuff!
Watergarden.com Informational and commercial resources
rec.ponds - FAQ UseNet's classic pond resource's "Frequently Asked Questions" compilation
Barley Straw Article by a faculty member of the University of Maryland's Cooperative Extension
Crosstimber Koi's Help Section Koi feeding guide, care guide, list of harmful plants, conversion tables
The International Pond Club a Yahoo! Club with over 500 members calling itself "the Internet's 'largest' WATERGARDEN & POND club"
Faux Rock a great page of info and links, including JPJ Technologies
Supplies & SuppliersArizona Aquatic Gardens Nursery here in AZ - pond & bog plants, aquarium plants & algae eatersThe Ocean Floor 2347 W. Thomas Rd. (near I-17) A big shop (used to be a skating rink) that you really have to visit. Mostly freshwater and marine aquarium stuff, but they do have pond stuff. There's even an indoor pond/stream with a bridge.
Crosstimber Koi Brian Connely's father's business in Oklahoma (watch out, this page has music)
Pet Warehouse's pond section
Pet Warehouse's aquarium section sometimes has great deals on supplies that are useful for ponds
Brad J.'s favorite local fish store is Pets, Inc. at the NE corner of Southern & Mill 480-966-7910
Brad J.'s second favorite local fish store is Phoenix Tropical at 3148 N. 37th St. (behind the house) 602-955-4180
AquaTouch Although it's marine/reef store, they have recently begun to carry pond supplies, which may be very helpful for folks near Cactus & 32nd St. (worth a visit, just to look around).
The Lily Pond In Phoenix has pond plants, goldfish, koi, and pond supplies, in addition to design services and consultation. Several GPPS members report good experiences with The Lily Pond's owner, Sylvia. Please call for an appointment - 602-273-1805
Justin Campbell, Landscape Architect 602-430-8778 a full-service landscape designer who actually knows a lot about water features, koi ponds, and watergardening
Sun Precautions - Home of Solumbra 30+ SPF sun protective clothing
Member Websiteswww.CelebrateLove.com Larry James' siteLarry & Sandy's Watergarden Slideshow
www.NowVoyagerHypnosis.com Danny Cabrera's site
Honorable MentionHarper's Nurseries & Flower Shops Long-time friends of GPPS and hosts of The Green Thumb Garden Show on AM 960 KCTK, Saturday mornings from 8:00 -10:00amThe Riparian Institute the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and the Riparian Preserve at Cooper Rd., both of which are in Gilbert, AZ
The Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program from the National Wildlife Federation
GPPS members are encouraged to submit links and descriptions of their
favorite websites by emailing them to Brad J.