Pond Plants

The above ground pond in a Growing Dome is one of the most underutilized features for many owners, and aquatic and marginal plants can transform it from a thermal mass into a productive zone of its own. Water lilies, lotus, watercress (edible), papyrus, and other aquatic species turn the pond into a planted feature that contributes both to the dome's ecology and to the kitchen. This category brings together writing on pond plants in a Growing Dome: aquatic and marginal species selection, integration with aquaponic systems, the ecological role of pond plants in the dome, and stories from owners developing the pond as a planted feature. Includes notes on edible aquatic plants for kitchen use.