(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) Indulge in a colorful midwinter escape as horticultural expert Keith Tomlinson leads a series of virtual visits that highlight the beauty of notable botanical gardens in settings as varied as Singapore, the Arizona desert, and the American Midwest. In vibrant visuals he explores how each garden has taken a unique approach to design and interpretation as they all celebrate plant collections, conservation, education, and the distinctive environments and landscapes in which they bloom:

February 8  Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

February 15  Boyce Thompson Arboretum and the Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona

February 22  Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis