Catfish Ponds and Lily Pads - by Louise Riotte (Paperback)

About the Book

Riotte tells how to site a pond, maintain water quality, and spot and solve common problems. She also covers selecting and stocking a pond with fish (especially catfish), along with feeding, catching, and cooking them.

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

One 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