Catfish Ponds & Lily Pads: Creating and Enjoying a Family Pond

Author: Louise Riotte Publisher: Storey Publishing, 1997 Soft Cover, 6.0"x9.0", 186 pages From the Back Cover 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, anecdotes, lore, and lively humor. Catfish Ponds & Lily Pads includes: -- 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