October 1, 2024

What a weekend we had in the Carolinas! I hope everyone has made it through Hurricane Helene with minimal power disruption…homes, gardens and ponds intact. The South Carolina Koi & Goldfish Show in Simpsonville was cancelled once the widespread power outages occurred Friday morning. It was certainly a great disappointment to the SC Koi Club whose members spent a great deal of time planning for this annual event. For vendors, exhibitors, and support staff – we hope everyone will back for 2025.

>> Some fall reminders for your koi pond:

• net the pond, decaying leaves in the water can release toxins and harm your koi
• trim/prune hardy pond plants
• winterize tropical plants
• switch the koi to a wheat germ food
• think ahead what you may need for the pond in winter – a pond aerator if you shut down your waterfall, maybe a floating pond heater
• clean as much debris out of your pond before winter

>> We have a few more activities this year before we take a break in January and February. Our annual holiday dinner will include some giveaways and if you have been at meetings or hosted meetings, your chances of winning some cool prizes increase. Hope to see you in October or November!

>> The October Charlotte Koi Club Meeting will be hosted by Carl Brinkman and Felicia Santos on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Time is TBD – look for a club email announcing the meeting time and address.

>> The Atlanta Koi & Goldfish Show will be held October 11-13, 2024 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 24005 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA. It’s not too long of a drive and you don’t have to go through Atlanta. Indoor venue, lots of high quality koi entered, and lots of vendors for all kinds of neat things for your koi and pond.

>>NOVEMBER Club Meeting – MapleWalk Garden Tour

Enjoy the start of Fall –  Lori Vertin

- Lori Vertin