Last fall I threw some into a little pond that is spring fed, we have now turned it into a larger pond and I am in the process of changing it into my pretty pond. Anyway I am shocked after having a deep freeze of around 2 months, might be less but I am sure it felt that way, I am shocked to see that they are now growing again. I know we had below freezing temps for at least 6 weeks, day time highs above freezing for a couple more weeks but night time below freezing again. We are now coming out of it. I am such a happy camper as to not have to buy more this year. I have some in my basement and they are limping along but they don't all look to good. This is the before photo, the pond I had till my two pups decided to play in it and killed my liner. Now we have a house in the country and decided to use the spring pond for the goldfish and plants. Here we are digging it out. Thank goodness for big toys. I can't wait till all of the plants settle in and start blooming for me. Sandy

I'm looking for some small koi (2" to 3"). I just recently moved from Mass to Alabama and I had a koi pond in Mass and my whole family loved it. My 9 and 2 year old daughers would sit and talk and stare at the fish and it was amazing to see a 2 year old sit still for such a long time. It was great to see them enjoy the fish and my 9 year old enjoyed watching the fish grow, that is why I'm looking for small fish so the whole family can enjoy watching them grow. If anyone is selling any koi, nothing fancy for a reasonable price and is willing to ship or if anyone knows where I can order some fish for a reasonable price, I would greatly appreciate any info. Thank you...

1) Always under plant rather than over plant unless you need a terr that looks "instantly full" as you might for a wedding center piece or "get well" gift. Under proper conditions, a little terr like that will fill before you know it. 2) Always use less water than you think you will need. You can always add more if you really have to, but drying a terr out that has been overwatered (especially with a small mouthed container like that) before the mistake kills the plants can be virtually impossible. 3) Even though a micro Sin. like tend to like it quite humid, I'd recommend removing the plastic wrap. Moist stagnant air is often conducive to mold/fungal growth. Leaving the wrap off will allow for some air exchange but should still retain humidity quite well. Also, should the container get too warm, leaving the wrap off will allow the heat to escape rather than quickly building to lethal levels. 4) Place the vase where it will receive bright indirect light. If the terr is for a windowless desk area/cubicle, you will need to provide supplementary lighting near the vase. Overhead office lighting will not be sufficient. 5) Avoid fertilizing. With fresh media fertilizer should be unnecessary and the use of fertilizers is likely to result in lethal build up of mineral salts. 6) Do NOT water with tap water. Use RO water, rain water, or distilled water to avoid lethal build up of mineral salts.

Milk jugs - the translucent plastic ones - with the bottom cut out.