The Story Behind the Pond Plant Girl Store

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The Pond Plant Girl Store first began in 1999 when I was first with my husband Jay. We lived in a little house on 7 acres located in Placerville, Northern California... and were struggling to survive.  On the property there was a half acre pond full of a grassy substance. I wanted to create an old-time swimming hole and began to pull the "grass" out, only to find that it quickly grew back.  After researching the Internet, I discovered the "grassy stuff" was actually called anacharis that was valued by koi breeders and water gardeners. I began to trade the anacharis for other water garden plants on the Garden Web and also made about $600 that summer on eBay!

I fell in love with water gardening.  But mostly, I fell in love with learning how to make creative water gardens and teaching others how to water garden too.  I have learned so much about water gardening since those days back in the 1990's... and now I desire to pass on what I learned to you.  When I purchase pond plants I like to get what I pay for and I'm sure that you do too!   This is a home-based nursery - which I hope will turn into a wholesale nursery in town by spring of 2012.  I am always updating my website with new plants and plant offers.  If you have any questions about plants or shipping, or just want to say "hi", please feel free to email me!  

GARDEN BLESSINGS, GAiL & JAY

 CONTACT INFO: 

Gail is available to speak to your school or club!

Email:  gail@pondplantgirl.com

CALL:  (559) 901-3076 

Youtube Videos:  www.youtube.com/user/pondplantgirl