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Lectures and Tours
Gardeners Favorite: USBG Containers - July 15
Learn all about Margaret Atwell's, USBG Gardener, favorite containers. More...
 
Behind-the-Scenes Tour - August 18
Take a tour with the USBG Facility Manager to discover how the Conservatory systems work. More...
 
Slow Love: How Planting a New Garden Led Me to Happiness - July 15
Dominique Browning, author, discusses her book More...
 
Trees of the Regional Garden - July 22
Spend a summer evening learning to identify trees of the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont and Coastal Plain as you tour the Regional Garden. More...
 
CSI Dublin: Hunt for the Irish Potato Killer - July 29
This presentation will discuss the Irish potato killer and the present day importance of this pathogen to food production. More...
 
The Thrive! Terrace Show Gardens - July 20
Explore the Terrace exhibit with a USBG gardener during this hour-long outdoor walk. More...
 
Gardener's Favorite: Outdoor Gardens of the USBG - July 27
Stoll through the favorite gardens of Nate's and learn why he pick's the plants for the different areas More...
 
Potatoes: Tasty and Healthy!
Learn about the health benefits of the potato is this 1 hour lecture. More...
 
U.S. Potato Genebank: Service and Research For Potato Genetic Improvement - July 30
One service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is to manage genebanks for the nation's crops. More...
 
The Potato Genome Initiative: Using Technology from the Human Genome Project to Improve Potatoes - July 30
The Potato Genome Initiative: Using Technology from the Human Genome Project to Improve Potatoes - July 30 More...
 
Gardener;s Favorite: Backyard Cutting Garden Tour and Demonstration - August 5
Walk around the USBG garden's with Lupe to see which garden plants are his favorite More...
 
Gardener's Favorite: Bartholdi Park - August 10
Walk around with Adam to discover which plants are his favorite for growing in this area. More...
 
Gardener's Favorite: Walk and Talk Tour - August 19
Walk around with Pritch to discover which garden plants are his favorites  More...
 
Symposia, Festivals and Celebrations
USA Science and Engineering Festival
October 23rd and 24th on the National Mall More...
 
Save The Date! Harvest Party
Join us on September 10th to celebrate the Garden's theme of THRIVE! More...
 
Workshops and Demonstrations
Yoga in the National Garden
Practice yoga at the USBG in the National Garden for 6 weeks. More...
 
Kitchen Time with Your Kids! July 17
Bring your kids and learn 3 differnt kid-friendly recipes that they would love to eat and love to make. More...
 
Farmers' Market or Your Own Garden Dinner - July 28
Cooking demonstration with recipes that will inspire you. More...
 

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