All outdoor gardens are currently open. The Conservatory and public restrooms remain closed, due to the closure of the U.S. Capitol campus buildings. Please monitor www.USBG.gov for updates on operating status. USBG resources can be accessed online, including educational materials, virtual tours, and online programs by visiting www.USBG.gov/AtHome.
Here's a short list of topical articles of interest about the U.S. Botanic Garden:
- How to Save Phallic Flowers From Being Inbred to Extinction, New York Times
- Washington's Plant Party: U.S. Botanic Garden Turns 200, WAMU
- A new rubber source could save water, preserve rain forests and even prevent allergic reactions, Washington Post
- The Must Sees on the National Mall, Washington Post
- Trains Chug to Historic Railroad Stations at US Botanic Garden (video), Voice of America
- Amid the beautiful, strange treasures of the U.S. Botanic Garden, a young painter blossoms, Washington Post
- These Must-Visit Botanical Gardens Will Give You Spring Fever, Southern Living
- Chase away the winter blues at the Hirshhorn's orchid show, Washington Post
- From pacifiers to Picassos: Museums cater to a younger clientele, Washington Post
- Busting Cactus Smugglers in the American Southwest, The Atlantic
- Flora of the National Parks on Display, National Parks Traveler
- Think El Nino is weird now? Just wait for this summer, PBS Newshour
- Exploring the U.S. Botanic Garden part 1, WUSA9
- Exploring the U.S. Botanic Garden part 2, WUSA9
- How Paul Busse's magical miniature plant cities became a holiday favorite, Washington Post
- Don't Be A Scrooge! Head to These Top D.C. Holiday Attractions, USA Today
- Seven Things to Do on Black Friday in D.C. (besides shop), Travel + Leisure
- Insect-Eating Plants on Display in D.C., NBC4
- Holly Morris visits the new Savage Gardens exhibit, FOX5
- Carnivorous Plants Featured at U.S. Botanic Garden (photos), The Georgetowner
- Orchids Bloom in Washington Exhibit (video), Voice of America
- A Warm Winter in Washington, Politico
- Much to Savor, and Worry About, Amid Mild Winter's Early Blooms, New York Times
- Public Gets Rare View of Endangered Plants (video, audio and slideshow), Voice of America
- USBG Production Facility: A Breath of Fresh Air, Foundations and Perspectives
- Allan Pollok-Morris' 'Close' encounters, Washington Post
- How Green Is Your Garden?, New York Times
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