Earth Ponds Sourcebook: The Pond Owner's Manual and Resource Guide, Second Edition [Paperback]

Tim Matson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0881506125 | ISBN-13: 978-0881506129 | Publication Date: June 17, 2004 | Edition: Second Edition

The author of the classic, best-selling book on ponds presents new tips, techniques, and hundreds of resources in this updated, expanded guide.

Earth Ponds Sourcebook is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference book for pond-related books and periodicals; aquaculture manufacturers and suppliers; advocacy groups and organizations; water gardening suppliers, botanical gardeners, and government organizations. Since the book's first publication, the world of ponds has grown dramatically, and this revised edition keeps pace with the latest changes and improvements. An extensive resource section includes bibliographies of books and periodicals, along with Internet addresses.

The new expanded resources section includes: pond building; maintenance; activities and use; wildlife; garden ponds; and more. In addition to attracting new readers, the revised Earth Ponds Sourcebook will be useful to previous buyers interested in keeping up on the latest in pond technology, techniques, and supporting organizations. 20 black-and-white photos, 20 illustrations

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Matson designed this book to serve as a companion to his Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance and Restoration (Countryman, 1991) by exploring new topics in depth and providing additional bibliographies and lists of suppliers. Topics include pond building and maintenance, activities and uses (including ice skating, fishing, beach building, hydro power, and pond-side structures), ways to attract wildlife and control pests, and small water-lily or goldfish ponds. Resource lists provide addresses and phone numbers, with occasional annotations. Matson balances his enthusiasm for ponds with frequent warnings about legal, structural, and ecological pitfalls?information that may well save readers from costly mistakes. Living in Vermont, Matson focuses to some extent on conditions in the Northeast, but his general guidelines should apply to any U.S. location. Recommended for most public libraries, especially where the original Earth Ponds has proven to be popular.?Beth Clewis Crim, Prince William P.L., Va.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

It's easy to see why he is known as the guru of earth pond building. -- Helen Nash, author of Water Gardening Basics

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press; Second Edition edition (June 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881506125
• ISBN-13: 978-0881506129
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #671,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good resources given., September 10, 2009

By 

Sea View - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Earth Ponds Sourcebook: The Pond Owner's Manual and Resource Guide, Second Edition (Paperback)

A good place to start if considering building a pond. Not that great for renovating a pond, but it does give good resouces in the book that may help you find what you are looking for.

20 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earth Ponds, June 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Earth Ponds Sourcebook: The Pond Owner's Manual and Resource Guide (Paperback)

This is meant as a companion for his other book on ponds but does a very nice job by itself.