An extensive waterway system, which meanders throughout the Gardens has become home to an aquatic collection of more than 450 species and varieties. Though located in a semi-arid climate, the Gardens has become one of the world's leaders in aquatic gardening and display of aquatic plants.

Waterlily Competition
The IWGS chose the Gardens to be the growing site for the organization's annual New Waterlily Competition in 2012. Congratulations to all of the winners of the competition!