(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Join us for Smithsonian Gardens’ brand new Garden Play program! Designed for children ages 2 and up and their caregivers, this program will explore all things seeds through hands-on activities, story time, and a walk through the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Garden, led by one of our horticulturists. This event is free with no registration required. Parents ...
(DC) (U.S. National Arboretum) This symposium is an all-day event featuring presentations from seven local horticulturists, scientists, and master naturalists. Learn about how one historic estate is being reimagined with native plants, and how to encourage native pollinators in your own garden. Dive into the research that reveals the comparative benefits of straight species plants vs cultivars. Explore the concept ...