Big Bone Gardens

Water lilies belong to the Nymphaeaceae family of flowering plants.  Water lilies live in freshwater areas in temperate and tropical climates around the world.  There are about 70 species of water lilies around the world.  Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface.  The leaves are round and some have a radial notch.

Big Bone Gardens has a beautiful 1-acre pond that sprouts water lilies every summer.

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Here are some early photos of the cabin at Big Bone Gardens back when it was under construction in July 2000.

You can see how each log was cut and labeled to fit precisely in its unique position in the cabin frame.