Memories of Beam Brook Aquatic Farm in Newdigate, Surrey During my childhood, I used to frequently visit a very special place called Beam Brook Aquatic Fish Farm. Also known by locals as The Field Station. This article is a journey back to my Memories of Beam Brook Aquatic Farm in Newdigate, Surrey. Where This wonderful place […]
Read in fullMy First Wildlife Ponds Introduction I have always had a massive interest in wildlife and plants. By the time I had reached the age of twenty five, I had kept and studied numerous Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Insects, Amphibians and plants. As a teenager I used to breed many species of Butterflies and Moths. No doubt […]
Read in fullMemories of Beam Brook Aquatic Farm in Newdigate, Surrey During my childhood, I used to frequently visit a very special place called Beam Brook Aquatic Fish Farm. Also known by locals as The Field Station, this wonderful place was just two miles down the road from my parents house and where my retail […]
Read in fullMarginal Plants, Perennials or Woodland Ferns? Marginal plants are so called and categorized for a good reason. Simply put, they grow at the water’s edge (water margin) where land meets water. It is important to bear in mind that in natural clay or silt based ponds, the water margin will rise in times of flooding […]
Read in fullThe History of Lilies Water Gardens All journeys have a beginning and an end but, I can only write up to this present day as the future of Lilies Water Gardens is yet to be told. I take a lot of pride in owning my own retail aquatic nursery and thought it would be fun […]
Read in fullBuying Pond Plants In my trade, water gardening means growing plants in and around water or in damp or permanently wet areas, also incorporating the planting of lakes, ponds and their surrounding areas down to the smallest patio containers. This also includes the planting of bog gardens, moist borders, streams, ditches, marshes, and almost anywhere […]
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