WHAT IS AN EARTH POND?

Earth ponds are natural earthen reservoirs, often created by excavation and/or damming up a natural soil-based basin, sometimes with the addition of a clay or artificial membrane liner.

Earth ponds can be used for swimming, garden landscaping, raising fish, and more...

This site is designed to give you information as well as provide a way to get expert consulting services and consulting designs when planning or constructing your pond or garden pond.

RALLY ROUND the SHANTY HOLE Cool Lake and Pond Activities
for Winter

I came across an interesting story on NPR that I wanted to share with you. There is a link at the end of my thoughts on the topic. Check it out!

In Wisconsin our economic crackup is sending the hungry and unemployed out onto frozen lakes to fish for their dinner. Smaller ponds are also capable of yielding food, especially where the owner may have stocked and perhaps cage cultured a fish crop.

For thousands of years, ponds have been an emergency larder for the hungry. I’ve written about the survival potential of ponds in several of my books, particularly the classic “Aldrich’s Pork Barrel” story in my book Earth Ponds Sourcebook. In this recession, your pond can be your breadbasket.

Wisconsin Ice Fishers Feel The Recession's Chill by Glen Moberg

THE PONDKEEPER'S SEASONS: WINTER

The advantages of pondkeeping by the season are most dramatic in the winter. The very existence of some ponds depends on it. Read more...in the latest Pondology..

Read an excerpt from Tim Matson's article for Backhome Magazine.

PONDS FOR VIKING FUNERALS!

Boston Globe columnist Mark Feeney declares his affection for “ridiculously tame” urban ponds in a wry “G” section essay, “Fond of the Pond.” Bypassing the grandeur of more distant monumental landscapes, he’s quite happy with the human scale of Boston’s Fresh Pond as a strolling destination and calming object of contemplation. Read entire essay.

Read A Pond in the Woods an article written by Tim Matson appearing on the Northern Woodlands website.

A great video resource for pond creation, maintenance, and enjoyment. Click on the DVD to see a short clip and order your copy online today.

Read reviews of Tim Matson's books and videos.