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Ask the Pond Pad: Plant Identification Question from a Forager
#askthepondpad What is this Plant? We are foragers and are having a hard time identifying this plant, Can you Help Us?. This question was asked by Angela at Centralia College- Apothecary Garden Class on 7-18-26 Notice how the viens of the leaves run parrel topped with white flower clusters on long stalks Answer: Thank you Angela, I am not usually stumped as a Biologist and a "forager" (we called it wild crafting back then) since the late 1980’s. I searched online to see wha
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Ask the Pond Pad: How Can I Create a Frog Friendly Habitat in My Yard?
Learn how to create and choose plants for a frog friendly habitat
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Phenomenal Pond Plants
New for 2026! This is Aquatic Plant Manual intended for those who have or want a pond, water garden, bog, container garden or other type of aquatic situation and need plants for filtration & for beauty.
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Iris for Ponds & Water Features
There are many types of Iris that are blooming perennial plants that thrive in ponds and other wet areas.
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Create a Delightful Dragonfly & Damselfly Garden
Dragonflies and damselflies are colorful ancient flying insects that need water to complete their life cycle.
Apr 29, 20244 min read
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