Visiting the U.S. Botanic Garden will give you all kinds of ideas for gardening and other projects you can do at home. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips to get you started.
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USBG Book Available
 A Botanic Garden for the Nation: An historic, illustrative book on America's garden is now available for purchase in print from GPOaccess or for free in electronic form.This beautifully illustrated book presents the first comprehensive look at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Conceived by the nation’s founders as a resource for collecting and studying plants, the U.S. Botanic Garden is closely linked to the history and development of the capital city. Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place. Through sumptuous photographs, it offers a tour of the Conservatory, starting with the formal Garden Court, with its fountains and special flower collections, and continuing through every plant environment, including the lush Jungle, colorful Orchid House, and spare World Deserts. The engaging text explores ecosystems and reveals details about interesting plants and plant collections.
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Stone-Carving Workshop
Rhythms of Stone with DJ Garrity
Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friends: $450
Non-Members: $475
Learn to carve stone with the Mount Rushmore National Memorial’s Sculptor-in-Residence. Create your own garden sculpture! All stone and carving materials are provided and included in class fees. Call (202) 225-1116 to register.
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