Posts by Anne McGarvey

Witch-hazel is a small tree or shrub that blooms from October through March, depending on its species. At the National Arboretum, you can find all three species of witch-hazel native…

Scott Aker, who served as the Head of Horticulture and Education at the National Arboretum since 2013, recently started a new position as Manager of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

What can you do when a tree dies? Dead trees, whether they are still standing as snags or have fallen down to become logs, provide crucial habitat for a wide range of…

In 2023, we are committed to connecting people to the National Arboretum’s mission, research, and 451 acres of collections and plants. We look forward to serving the Arboretum, our local…

Happy holidays and happy new year from everyone at Friends of the National Arboretum! We are so grateful we could host students, families, and visitors at our many in-person events and…

2022 was big year for FONA! The Garden Fair returned, garden-based education was in-person at schools and in the Washington Youth Garden, and thousands of people attended our events and programs.

The National Arboretum is a hotspot and haven for both plant and animal biodiversity. Arboretum staff curate and conserve a genetically diverse array of plants from around the world in…

We’re excited to see you this Saturday, December 10th for our annual Winter Festival. A portion of every purchase directly supports FONA — thank you for supporting us this holiday! This event…

Join us this Saturday, December 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM for our Christmas Tree Sale! Buy Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands at this weekend’s event. A portion of your purchase…

We are extremely grateful to all our FONA members! Their stalwart support allows us to be so successful in connecting people to the National Arboretum. We are particularly grateful for…