Membership

About the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society:

The IWGS is a non-profit association dedicated to the furtherance of all aspects of water gardening by the exchange of the latest and best information on water gardening throughout the world.

This international fellowship of water gardeners includes: new water gardeners keen to learn, experienced water gardeners eager to share, commercial growers, hybridizers, botanical garden and college professionals, hobbyists with wide ranging experience, aquatic plant specialists, fish specialists, manufactures of water garden products, and others who appreciate the delights of water in the landscape.

The IWGS is the International Registrar for the genera Nymphaea and Nelumbo (waterlilies and lotus).

In several parts of the world, the IWGS has Certified Collections of waterlilies that are true to name, well maintained, diverse, and open to visitation for members to cross reference their own varieties and for general public to gain appreciation of the genus Nymphaea.

The Trials Committee undertakes testing of new and old cultivars of waterlilies and water gardening, with membership in more than 25 countries.

Benefits of joining the International Water Gardening and Waterlily Society

• Current state of art information on aquatic plants and water gardens
• Water Garden Journal provides knowledge and insights from the world's foremost authorities of aquatic plants and water gardens
• An extensive reference library on subjects related to aquatic plants and water gardening.
• International Water Gardening Society website includes the current details for the society and symposium, and an email list with members around the world discussing topics about water gardening and aquatic plants.
• Research into water gardening and aquatic plants including native waterlily species, disease and insect control and the practicality of specimens included on the noxious weed lists.
• Annual International Water Gardening Symposium
• Our annual symposium is held in diverse locations around the world.
• This unforgettable experience allows you to meet with members in many countries with common interest in aquatic plants and water gardens.
• You will also meet with notable horticulturalist involved in hybridizing and research of aquatic plants.
• Enjoy renowned experts for lectures and slide shows concerning the growth, propagation, maintenance of aquatic plants and the design and construction water gardens.
• Tour outstanding water gardens at Botanical Gardens, water garden retailers, and private gardens exhibiting premier aquatic plant specimens.
• Purchase rare and limited editions and new books, seeds, plants and merchandise about waterlilies, lotus, and other unusual aquatic plants at the IWGS auctions and trade shows.
• Membership entitles you to a discount from the symposium rate.