• Demonstration: Repotting Orchids

    US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) Connect with horticultural experts as they present tips and techniques related to their field of expertise. On this occasion, George will be in the Conservatory Garden Court showing how to repot orchids. Stop by to strengthen or stretch your skill set!

  • Bladdertraps and Biodiversity (Virtual)

    US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) Carnivorous plants like those in the genus Utricularia have evolved fascinating adaptations to capture prey and thrive in challenging environments. Join Executive Director Dr. Susan Pell in conversation with student researchers Jamie Lubov and Alex Risdal as they share their studies of this extraordinary group of plants!  These discoveries open a window into an interconnected plant ...

  • The Natural World of Winnie-The-Pooh (Virtual)

    US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories have enchanted generations with their whimsical characters, gentle humor, and deep connection to the natural world. Join Kathryn Aalto, historian, teacher, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author as she transports audiences to the real-life Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood, through her book “The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh.”

  • Cool Weather Culinary Plants (Virtual)

    US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) Discover the surprising world of edible vegetables that thrive in the colder months. Join Kathy Jentz, author and gardener, to explore winter culinary plants highlighting hardy, flavorful edibles you may be overlooking this season. Get tips on how to grow, harvest, and enjoy these cool-weather delights right from your own garden.