...Just Add Water!
2009 Annual Water Garden Tour A Huge Success! 2010 Dates to be announced Visit twenty beautifully designed water gardens in our area. All Proceeds to benefit the Ability Garden at the New Hanover County Arboretum. Tickets can be purchased at the New Hanover County Arboretum 798-7660, Five Oaks Nursery 762-8637 and the Stone Garden 452-1619 Hours: Saturday June 6th 2009 opening at 10am to 4pm

The 2009 Wilmington Garden Show
January 31 - February 1, 2009
Schwartz Center of Cape Fear Community College
Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina

Show Hours:  Saturday 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am until 4:00 pm

Cape Fear Water Gardens Seminar
Water Features That Give Back
Saturday, January 31st  @ 1:00 at The Wilmington Garden Show

Seminar Speaker:  Drew Thorndyke, Certified Aquascape Contractor

Learn how decorative water features can be used to capture, filter, and reuse rain water.  Collected rain water can be used for many outdoor uses such as irrigation. 

Cape Fear Water Gardens also provides other seminars at various retail locations in the area.  Contact us to schedule a seminar at your retail location or facility.

Coastal Living Show

WETLAND FILTRATION (one-on-one presentations available for commercial clients)
Discover how this large-scale natural filtration system can reduce maintenance, improve water quality, trap sediment, and increase clarity, while dramatically enhancing the aesthetics of your pond as well.  This system is what every retention pond, golf course pond, and natural earth bottom pond needs!

20 POND MYTHS EXPOSED
Here, 20 old wives tales are examined and the facts set straight once and for all.  The 20 things you must know about ponds.

POND DESIGN
The pond design seminar will take you through all different aspects of designing a water feature.  We will discuss several different types of water features as well as what to do and not to do when planning your pond project.

POND ECOLOGY
Learn about the levels of the ecosystem and understand the ecology of your pond.  Discover the key ingredients of a balanced and ecologically-sound water feature.

POND PLANTS
This seminar covers the role plants play in the ponds ecosystem, the different types of aquatic plants, designing a pond for proper plant placement, maintaining your plants, and winterizing your plants.

SO YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT A POND
The first step toward creating your very own paradise.  Discover the best approach to successful water gardening.