When your dream pond turns into a muddy disaster, the real lessons begin.

In How Not to Build a Pond, writer and koi-keeper Susan Trott shares the joys, mistakes, and small miracles behind creating a backyard oasis from scratch. What began as a simple weekend project turned into a journey through leaks, pumps, floods, and laughter — and ultimately, a story about perseverance and the living beauty of water itself.

Told with humor and heart, this beautifully illustrated book follows Susan’s evolving pond — from early chaos to peaceful balance — offering practical insights for anyone who has ever tried to build something perfect and discovered that nature had other plans.

Inside you’ll find:
• Honest lessons from real-world pond-building mishaps
• Reflections on patience, creativity, and learning from failure
• Photos and notes from a working koi pond and its shimmering residents
• Encouragement for anyone daring to build beauty from the ground up

Whether you’re planning your first pond, rebuilding an old one, or simply love stories about resilience and water, How Not to Build a Pond will make you laugh, nod, and maybe rethink your definition of success.

TaggerPress Publishing — celebrating the art and science of living with water.

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