Pond tour showcases local creations

A live hippo could wade in Patty Graff’s 70,000 gallon pond as opposed to the stone one, which greets visitors now. As part of the Northern Nevada Pond Club’s annual pond tour Saturday, Graff hopes she can help everyone know they can have a pond. “I hope people can see that you don’t have to have a pond as big as this,” Graff said. “You could put in a small pond with a simple waterfall and still get to enjoy the tranquility one can bring to an area.”This year’s pond tour includes