Monthly Archives: February 2018

Tame Grey Herons

Posted on February 24, 2018 by LiliesWaterGarden

Tame Grey Herons Last January I wrote and put live a article on my website on the life of Grey Herons, all the photos in the article were of a very tame Heron that has become friends with my brother Mark … Continue reading →

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Oenanthes for Wild and Formal Pond Planting

Posted on February 17, 2018 by LiliesWaterGarden

Oenanthes for Wild and Formal Pond Planting There are many species of Oenanthes that grow wild in various wetland habitats. They can be found in water meadows, streams, ditches, marshes, rivers, pond, lakes and bog-lands. Most resemble weeds, so … Continue reading →

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The Common Names of Marginal Pond Plants Exsplained

Posted on February 11, 2018 by LiliesWaterGarden

The Common Names of Marginal Pond Plants Explained The vast majority of ‘common pond plant’ names are self explanatory. For example ‘Flowering Rush’ is a rush that flowers and ‘Cotton Grass,’ is grass like and produces fluffy cotton … Continue reading →

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How to Attract Dragonflies with Glyceria Maxima

Posted on February 10, 2018 by LiliesWaterGarden

How to Attract Dragonflies with Glyceria Maxima Dragonflies are simply amazing to see. These giant winged insects swoop and dart around at great speeds whilst they catch smaller insects to eat though they are also seeking out … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: February 2018

Tame Grey Herons

Oenanthes for Wild and Formal Pond Planting

The Common Names of Marginal Pond Plants Exsplained

How to Attract Dragonflies with Glyceria Maxima