Environmental Film Festival
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Administration Building Auditorium

"Aigoual, la Forêt Retrouvée"
"Aigoual, the Forest Found"
This film tells the story of the incredible reforestation of a mountain in France whose forests were devastated by misuse in the late 1800’s. Two men devoted their lives to the cause, facing many challenges which were remarkably similar to today’s. The film gives a vivid picture of an exceptional pro-nature fight that is nowadays more urgent than ever. Deborah Gangloff, Executive Director of American Forests will discuss the film and answer questions. Light reception following. Presented as part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital. Film is in French with subtitles. Free. Registration is required.

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HORTICULTURE

A Taste of Provence

"Provence" conjures vivid images in many people’s minds: delectable food, a less frenzied pace, and beautiful scenery, not the least of which are the fields of fragrant lavender - rows upon rows of purple, pink, and white flowers swaying above silvery foliage ready for harvesting.

Like many others who have struggled to keep their lavender plants healthy, the National Herb Garden has faced the same challenge. As major portions of our collection died time and again, it became apparent that we needed to try something different if we were to continue displaying this important herb. This year, we completed a major renovation of a large tract of garden space on sloped terrain along the east side of the garden.    Read Full Story.

RESEARCH

Introducing Viburnum 'Nantucket'

The National Arboretum is pleased to announce the release of 'Nantucket', the 20th viburnum cultivar from the shrub breeding program. This outstanding plant was selected for its large, mildly fragrant white inflorescences, dark semi-evergreen narrow leaves, and upright relatively compact growth habit. With a mature size of 12 feet high by 7 feet wide, 'Nantucket' is well-suited as a specimen plant, in a hedge or mass planting, or as a backdrop in the shrub border.