Early Blooms in Late Winter
Late winter flowers are appearing earlier this year
Korean Dishes with Magpie and the Tiger (Online Cooking Demo)
Join Chefs Caleb and Roren to see a demonstration of sweet potato two ways: japchae (sweet potato noodles and mixed vegetables) and goguma mat tang (candied sweet potatoes), highlighting the use of sweet potatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, carrots, and more!
Fall Wreaths: Natives and Foraged Favorites (Online Demonstration)
Fall Wreaths: Natives and Foraged Favorites (Online Demonstration)
“Discover the World of Orchids” exhibit at U.S. Botanic Garden celebrates orchid diversity, technology
The 27th annual joint orchid exhibit between the United States Botanic Garden and Smithsonian Gardens will be “Discover the World of Orchids,” on display in the USBG Conservatory from February 17 through April 30, 2023. The exhibit will share stories of the diversity of orchids and how technology advances their conservation.
Seven Gardens Receive Capstone Awards to Expand Urban Agriculture Work
The Urban Agriculture Resilience Program Capstone program awards seven gardens $50,000 along with one-on-one mentoring support to sustain and institutionalize each garden’s urban agriculture work.
Researchers rediscover oak tree thought to be extinct
A lone Quercus tardifolia was found by a group in Texas
Poinsettias flourish at U.S. Botanic Garden
The gardeners have grown almost 2,000 poinsettia plants to brighten up the United States Botanic Garden Conservatory's annual holiday exhibit "Season's Greenings." An expert team at USBG cares for the annual poinsettia crop with daily attentiveness starting in July.
Plant Science Conversations: The More Mangoes the Merrier (Online Discussion)
Join Dr. Emily Warschefsky in conversation with USBG Executive Director Susan Pell. They'll discuss Dr. Warschefsky's search for mango relatives, the diversity of North American natives like pawpaws and pecans, and why understanding plant diversity is key to crop conservation.
Ask an Expert: Growing Carnivorous Plants at Home (Online Q&A)
Join Zach for this online Q&A to learn a variety of tips and tricks to care for carnivorous plants. Bring your questions and your curiosity!
Intro to Seed Saving (Online Discussion)
Join Amanda as she discusses the basics of seed saving, answers questions, and helps you get started with this age-old practice.