all pictures in this post taken at Adam’s Nursery & Water Gardens
multiple waterfalls greet newcomers
Who do you call if suddenly you find yourself the owner of a professionally constructed koi pond? That’s the question a friend of mine recently faced after she bought a home in Gulfport, Florida.
interconnecting ponds
In her new backyard was a lined pond about 4 feet wide, 3 feet deep, and 7 feet long, built up around its edges with rocks and sporting a waterfall at least 2 feet high at its head.
greenery and statues gracing a quiet pond
Although it was obviously professionally designed and created, it had fallen into disrepair and had not been maintained. So, we set out to find a place in St. Pete that specialized in ponds. She found one and it is a jewel of a place. I enjoy going there to soak up the quiet, restful ambiance of the ponds scattered around their property.
waterfalls into rock garden instead of pond
Sounds of trickling, splashing water are everywhere in this unexpected haven of restfulness. It’s Adam’s Nursery & Water Gardens (www.adamswatergardens.com), 7510 46th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709; 727-547-2063.
bridge of weathered wood
All of the pictures in this post are of ponds, fish, accessories, and plants on their property. Of course, the ponds and plants are there for utilitarian reasons (to provide for the propagation of the water plants they sell and to demonstrate the different kinds of ponds and layouts they can design and construct) but that doesn’t keep the nursery’s grounds from being a pleasurable experience in their own right.
many varieties of koi
For sure, it’ll make you consider adding a pond to your own garden. The koi, of course, are a big part of the attraction of these ponds and Adam’s Nursery sells koi as well.
more koi in a small pond
Here’s a Wikipedia posting on koi that includes notes on their history and breeding as well as a link to this wonderful poster picturing some of the many varieties.
water lilies for sale
Another treat at Adam’s Nursery is how low-key, non-”salesman” their approach is. They obviously love koi ponds and they really know their stuff. Every time I’ve been there, they willingly shared much information, gradually giving me an education in the care and feeding of ponds. That kind of generosity makes a customer want to return.
floating pads that protect young plants from being eaten by koi
Here’s their hours: 9am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 10am-2pm Sunday; closed Wednesdays. The street on which they’re located, 49th Ave. N., is undergoing extensive renovation and is currently limited to one-way, west-bound, so contrive to arrive at 49th Avenue well to the east of the 7500 block. At some point in the future, that traffic flow will be reversed to be one-way, east-bound while they work on the other lane, so it’s best to call to see which direction is blocked. It’s definitely worth the trip and bit of inconvenience dealing with the construction!
frog pond fountain
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I have called the nursery and a rcording is saying the # has been disconnected or no longer in service. I live about 45 minutes away.( in N. Clearwater.) Please tell me whats going on, is the nursery open?
I tried calling your phone # and was told it was no longer in service. If you are still open as a business please call me at 727-822-4157 or email me to let me know how I can contact you.
This is not Adam’s website; it’s just an independent review of a visit I took there. I’ve checked to make sure that all the information given is correct and it is. However, as you say, their phone appears to be disconnected and I checked their website and it’s down. I hope they have not gone out of business. As far as I know, it was the only thing of its kind in St. Pete. In a couple of weeks, I’m going to drive up there and see what I can find out. It may simply be that the extensive road-work going on right in front of their store has forced them to close down. If so, I hope it’s only temporarily. Thanks for alerting me to this.
I drove by there today, 05/07/10. It didn’t look permanently closed, though it was certainly not open. There is massive road construction going on and it’s not easy to get into any business on that side of the road. I had to park on the other side of the street and walk over.
Thanks for this info!!!!! Like the website: http://www.jeffskoihouse.com/. Looking forward to your reopening.
Jeff’s Koi House on 46th Avenue will reopen early June 2010. Please call with any questions 727-517-5274.