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Park Friends Southwest Missouri Watergarden Association

Southwest Missouri Water Garden Association

SW MO Water Garden Association GraphicThe SOUTH WEST MISSOURI WATER GARDEN ASSOCIATION (SWMWGA) is a non-profit organization consisting of a group of people held together by the common interest in the hobby of koi and goldfish keeping.

Our association includes members, both commercial and individuals, from the South West Missouri surrounding areas. Our member's level of dedication to the hobby varies from those who keep koi and goldfish for commercial reasons, to those members who keep them in aquariums, backyard ponds, or lavish water gardens.

Our members also share a love for beautiful plants, both annual and perennial. Their ponds are adorned with both tropical and local plants, as well as a variety of water plants.

Our filtration systems vary as widely as the ideas we can come up with. They range from small mechanical and under gravel filters to very sophisticated bio-filters.

If you are interested in contacting a member of the association, please leave contact information and we will get in touch with you.

For more information about our association and the joy of keeping goldfish and koi, watch for follow-up information on our website.

Southwest Missouri Water Garden Association Website

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Friends of the Garden Daily News - The FOG Blog
  • Greater Ozarks Hosta Society needs your help this SATURDAY (MAY 25TH) from 9 to 12
  • Federated Garden Clubs Flower Show School Recently Held in Springfield
  • ‘Heartstring Strummer’ home in the Iris Garden at Springfield Botanical Gardens
  • We had a great night at Sammy’s Window last evening!
  • Bob Childress ~ More good “Young Sprouts in the Garden” stuff

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Friends of the Garden, Inc.
PO Box 8566
Springfield, MO 65801
417.891.1515 | EMAIL

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RJ Jacob | EMAIL

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The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic Ave
Springfield, MO 65807

417.891.1515

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The Friends of the Garden mission is to "inspire the discovery, understanding and appreciation of nature by creating and maintaining gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park and by supporting the mission of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center and Park Board."

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