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Steeped in history, the USBG is the oldest continuously operating public garden in the U.S., created by Congress in 1820.

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Come explore the special stickwork sculpture artist Patrick Dougherty designed to celebrate our 200th anniversary in 2020. It’s on display in the gated outdoor gardens through September 30. We’ve loved having it for three years, and invite you to come enjoy it again before it’s gone! www.USBG.gov/Dougherty
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Photo U.S. Botanic Garden - Red spider lily (Lycoris radiata), another member of the Amaryllis family, is blooming throughout the Mid-Atlantic. While this vibrant red bloomer will grow in full sun to part shade, it gives the…
Photo U.S. Botanic Garden - Another member of the amaryllis family is blooming in the Garden — golden magic lily (Lycoris aurea). Native to China and Japan, it blooms in late summer, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and…
Photo U.S. Botanic Garden - It's International Dog Day! Plants and pets can coexist! Check out this program recording with veterinarian and USBG volunteer Dan Teich to learn how to have a happy home with both flora and fauna.…
Photo U.S. Botanic Garden - Join us Thursday, Sept. 8, for a free online program " Ask an Expert: Growing Carnivorous Plants at Home (Online Q&A)!" Carnivorous plants are fascinating flora, but can be challenging to grow at…
Photo U.S. Botanic Garden - What an exciting photo of our Tropics house in our Conservatory by visitor @emerritt4 ! With the central dome rising 93 feet high, the house is able to house full size palms, cycads, and other…
Photo U.S. Botanic Garden - We've been delighted to host five summer interns this year, and each did a capstone project such as a pepper and tomato grafting project, an integrated pest management project, and a historical…

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