Smaller varieties of lotus will need as little as 1 inch of water above the soil while large lotuses will require as much as 7 inches. For those who prefer to take a chance on growing from seed ...

Beyond just aesthetics, the American lotus is popular with pollinators and aquatic wildlife, adding shade and shelter for frogs while also providing nectar for local bees and butt ...

growing and harvesting the threads from silkworms themselves to create luxury garments. But making lotus silk is different. Silk usually comes from silkworms. They're kept on wide trays and need ...