Like birthstones and zodiac signs, birth flowers are one of those fascinating traditions to dig into. Whether you’re dreaming of summer or you’re in the thick of it, you may wonder what July’s birth ...

Victoria water lily leaves stretch up to eight feet wide, big enough to be seen from space. But how much can these thin leaves hold? Denver Botanic Gardens asked that with its water lily weigh-off, ...

Floating like a jewel on the surface of a pristine lake, this fragrant water lily flower is fully opened and displaying its sumptuous golden pollen. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON We find ourselves ...

I frequently find myself thinking about jumping into a pond in the middle of a hot summer afternoon. Pools of dark water that hide secrets from us are very alluring when the temperature rises, and the ...