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 A Botanic Garden for the Nation: An historic, illustrative book on America's garden is now available for purchase in print from GPOaccess or for free in electronic form.This beautifully illustrated book presents the first comprehensive look at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Conceived by the nation’s founders as a resource for collecting and studying plants, the U.S. Botanic Garden is closely linked to the history and development of the capital city. Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place. Through sumptuous photographs, it offers a tour of the Conservatory, starting with the formal Garden Court, with its fountains and special flower collections, and continuing through every plant environment, including the lush Jungle, colorful Orchid House, and spare World Deserts. The engaging text explores ecosystems and reveals details about interesting plants and plant collections.
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USBG Junior Botanist Program
 You can become an Apprentice Junior Botanist by asking for an Adventure Folder for exploring our Conservatory.
You can become an Apprentice Junior Botanist by asking for an Adventure Folder for exploring our Conservatory. Bring along an adult adviser with an official ID (e.g., a driver's license) so you can check out a backpack filled with cool toolsto use during your explorations.Follow up your visit to the USBG with an at-home activity and then apply to become not just an apprentice, but an official USBG Junior Botanist. The program is free. + Learn More |
| | MEDICINAL PLANT TRADITIONS OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA CO-SPONSORED BY THE DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS OF ETHEKWINI, MUNICIPALITY, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICAPLANT EXPLORATION, APRIL 19 – NOVEMBER 23 In South Africa, more than 80% of the population relies on the local flora for their medicine. This exhibit portrays a traditional Zulu market, where whole plants and fresh or dried fruits, seeds, stems, roots, leaves, or bark are offered for sale. Although some plants are cultivated, most are collected from the wild, an unsustainable practice that is beginning to threaten the survival of some species. Learn about the medicinal plants of the KwaZulu-Natal region and the need to protect both plants and traditional ways of life. |
THE WHITE HOUSE GARDEN
WEST ORANGERIE, MAY 10 – JULY 13, 2008 On display for the first time, this traveling exhibit traces the development of the White House gardens and grounds from the 1790s to the present. Reproductions of historic and contemporary photographs, drawings, maps, and correspondence convey the aesthetic, social, political, and historical significance of this magnificent landscape. The White House Garden was developed and supported by the White House Historical Association and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. |
Tips You Can Use at Home
Visiting the U.S. Botanic Garden will give you all kinds of ideas for gardening and other projects you can do at home. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips to get you started. + Click here to learn more. |
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