Catfish Ponds and Lily Pads - Paperback

Report copyright infringementby Louise Riotte (Author)In this entertaining guide, Louise Riotte tells you everything you need to know to create a productive pond on your own land, from siting the pond to maintaining water quality and stocking the pond with fish. She also includes plenty of old-time fishing lore and scrumptious recipes for freshly caught fish.Back JacketOne 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, anedotes, 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 Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.56 x 8.99 x 6.05 IN Publication Date: January 04, 1997