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CORNER: Book Reviews by
Debra Kreml The Atlas of Water Gardens
By Axelrod, Benoist, & KelseyWood
A Book Review by Debra Kreml
Debra's Ratings:
One Fish - Watch Reality TV instead
Two Fish - This book is better than
a water change
Three Fish - A book even your fish
should read
Four Fish - Best In Show!
Spring anyone?? I am sure, like us, you are very excited about
the turn of the seasons. Last year mid April we had cut the
grass for the first time. Somehow though that seems improbable
that spring could be that close when I look outside and find
several inches of snow still sitting on the ground. And, with
the change comes the opportunities to volunteer at any number
of events our Club hosts or participates. So we are checking
schedules, getting anxious and tweaking the budget. Along
with Spring comes the inevitable purchases, changes to the
pond and addition of new pets to the tranquil waters. "The
Atlas of Water Gardens" is definitely a great spring
book to cozy up to.
The book is rather heavy and large (hey,
it's an Atlas) but I found myself ever so thankful for the
very large print and the beautiful vivid photographs. No matter
how old we might get we always enjoy the pics! (and the large
print)
Half of the Atlas addresses the mechanics
of the hobby. You will find everything from needed pond materials
for building, filtration and seasonal pond care. There are
direct steps to how to decorate your pond, how to pick your
plants and the joys of finding new pets for your water world.
No Atlas would be complete without a section
on fish descriptions. Personally I took a liking to this chapter
as I am growing weary of saying, "There's a pretty one."
It would be nice to say, "Wow, look at that Taicho Sanko!"
or "Look at that Ginrin go!"
Why not borrow this book and one of our
very informative videos? They would be your personal escape
from the transitional weather we've been having and offer
you many new ideas or perhaps how to freshen up the old ones!
Please drop me an email with any borrowing questions or with
borrowing requests. I will gladly bring your selection to
the next club meeting!!
Be sure to give me notice on delivering
this Atlas, I'll have to do some extra bench presses at the
gym to build up enough muscle to deliver it!!
For size, large print, informative contents,
illustration and photography, this book receives 3.5 fish!!
