May 6, 2023
Mark Wilson, The Pond Advisor, is back in the show. Over the years, Mark has established The Pond College, which offers individuals the opportunity to exercise their creative freedom without being overly concerned about product costs. Mark strongly believes that providing a space for people to practice and gain confidence is important in building a creative community. Today, he joins Eric to share his insights on how to effectively use aquatic plants in landscaping.
In this episode, we talk about…
Aquatic Art Live Waterfall Competition, created by Mark to showcase the creativity and possibilities of aquatic art
Raising the bar for aquatic art by building a creative community
Mark’s career in freshwater aquatic life in the UK
Helping homeowners create their own water features
Encouragement for people to come and try their hand at creating aquatic art
MJ’s experiences working on various projects, including dealing with groundwater issues
The challenges of growing aquatic plants in different environments
Experimenting with submerged plants, such as Jungle Vallisneria
Working with fish and understanding their body language
Mark’s experience with pivoting on YouTube and the various challenges he has done on the platform
His plans to incorporate aquatic art into his content creation
how elements like fish and coins can be considered art pieces in the context of aquatic art
The importance of aesthetics in nature, particularly in aquatic environments
The psychological impact of nature on humans and the need for balance in natural environments
Mentioned
Mark Wilson (@thepondadvisor) on IG
Links to resources:
The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/
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http://helixpondfiltration.com/
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