NEWS & EVENTS

Plant Profile: Slender-petaled Waterlily – Nymphaea gracilis – by Tomy Escribano

By James Bennett | July 29, 2026

Plant Profile Slender-petaled Waterlily Nymphaea gracilis By Tomy Escribano Read the full article here This article is taken from the Water Garden Journal Spring 2026 Vol. 41-2 issue.

The Summer 2026 Water Garden Journal is out now!

By James Bennett | July 29, 2026

The Summer issue of the Water Garden Journal has been published. To access Vol 41-2 , go to the  Water Garden Journal page. Please note that you must be an IWGS member to access the Journal. IN THIS ISSUE On the Cover “Angel Musicians” (1950) by Carl Milles above the Victoria waterlilies at the Missouri…

The 2026 Spring Issue of the Water Garden Journal is Published.

By Jeannie Suffern | May 2, 2026

The Spring issue of the Water Garden Journal has been published. To access Vol 41-1 , go to https://iwgs.org/journals/, or click on the Resource Tab of this web page.Please note that you must be an IWGS member to access the Journal.

The Autumn Issue of the Water Garden Journal is Published.

By Jeannie Suffern | October 19, 2025

The Autumn issue of the Water Garden Journal has been published. To access Vol 40-3 , go to https://iwgs.org/journals/, or click on the Resource Tab of this web page.Please note that you must be an IWGS member to access the Journal.

Hall of Fame 2025 – Kelly Billing

By Jeannie Suffern | October 19, 2025

On August 15, 2025, Kelly Billing was inducted into the IWGS Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Kelly! As they say, “You’ve come a long way, Baby!” I don’t know a more step-up/can-do/engaged and advocating crusader for our water gardening industry. Read full article here.

Garden Visit: Gardens by the Bay

By Mike Kandt | July 9, 2025

In February 2025, I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting one of Singapore’s most iconic destinations: Gardens by the Bay. Tucked right next to Marina Bay, this futuristic nature park is a blend of cutting-edge architecture, horticultural artistry, and environmental innovation. But what truly stole my heart were its two botanical jewels: the Cloud Forest…

The Summer Issue of the Water Garden Journal is Published.

By Mike Kandt | July 9, 2025

The Summer issue of the Water Garden Journal has been published. To access Vol 40-2 , go to https://iwgs.org/journals/, or click on the Resource Tab of this web page. Please note that you must be an IWGS member to access the Journal.

Grower’s Corner, What to Call it?

By Mike Kandt | April 11, 2025

Almost anybody who grows flowering plants as a hob by or business has wondered about seeds and their po tential to produce new varieties. How best to produce them, how to get desired results, what to do with them once you have them, and, of course, whether what you produce is worthy of a name…

The Spring Issue of the Water Garden Journal has been published.

By Mike Kandt | April 10, 2025

The Spring issue of the Water Garden Journal has been published. To access Vol 40-1 , go to https://iwgs.org/journals/, or click on the Resource Tab of this web page. Please note that you must be an IWGS member to access the Journal.

IWGS Symposium August 12-16, 2025 in New York, USA

By IWGS | January 7, 2025

IWGS Symposium August 12th-16th, 2025 in New York, USA August 12th : Pre-Symposium Day August 13th-15th : Main Symposium Days August 16th : Post Symposium Day More information coming soon….