A special event held in the Spring, Build-A-Pond Day" is an opportunity for Central Coast residents to spend a day with professional pond builders and learn the step-by-step process for building a complete pond, stream and waterfall system.
SANTA CRUZ, CA (PRWEB) April 12, 2004–-Build-A-Pond Day" is coming to the Central Coast on April 17, 2004. A special event held in the Spring, Build-A-Pond Day" is an opportunity for local residents to spend a day with professional pond builders and learn the step-by-step process for building a complete pond, stream and waterfall system. PondMagic, in conjunction with Pottery Planet and the Pot Stop at Little Baja, are sponsoring the event, which starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. The cost is $50.00. Lunch (sandwiches and sodas) will be provided. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Call PondMagic at 831-426-6956 to sign-up.
Build-A-Pond Day" is an educational workshop, and a social event that can build camaraderie and a sense of community. Attendees are welcome to wear work boots, bring shovels and participate in constructing the pond and waterfall system. Activities will include marking-out the pond area, excavating soil, laying a liner, placing rock and gravel over the liner, and positioning accent boulders around the edge of the pond. At the end of the day, each Build-A-Pond Day" attendee will receive an instructional video, and an owners manual with guidelines for building and maintaining a pond as well as information about fish and plants for water gardens.
A water garden transforms any environment into a place where you can connect with nature," says Tim Gillett, owner of PondMagic. When you come home after working all day, you can sit down and enjoy the sound of falling water. Its calming, like an oasis in your yard."
The next Build-A-Pond Day" will be held on May 21, 2004 at La Bruschetta restaurant, 5447 Highway 9, Felton. For information, call PondMagic at 831-426-6956.
About PondMagic
PondMagic is a Santa Cruz company offering design and installation of water gardens for both residential and commercial settings. Tim Gillett, founder of PondMagic, believes that water features transform a space and enrich life by bringing nature a bit closer. PondMagic draws on both traditional Japanese and classic English garden design to create special places of harmony and tranquility. PondMagics inventive designs can transform virtually any space into an intimate, naturalistic setting - not only for people, but for birds and wildlife as well. Ponds, streams, waterfalls, and much more can be created using wildlife-friendly and water-efficient principles, often at surprisingly low cost. PondMagic is an Aquascape certified contractor and a member of the California Landscape Contractors Association. Visit PondMagic online at www.pondmagic.com.
About Pottery Planet
Pottery Planet was founded in 1995 in Santa Cruz, California, by partners Polly Joseph and Bob Goode. Polly's love of gardens and plants led her to explore the availability of containers for the eclectic gardens of today. Pottery Planet is a direct importer of hand made pottery from China, Vietnam, Thailand and Greece that enhances the beauty of both residential and commercial settings. The companys inventory consists of over 10,000 pots in a wide range of styles and sizes to accommodate a variety of personal styles and tastes. Visit Pottery Planet online at www.potteryplanet.com.
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