What to Plant Now for Fall/Winter
Emilia’s Garden Tips: What to Plant Now for Fall/Winter Summer comes to an end and the new school year is starting. Here are some suggestions on what to plant this…
Posts by Anne McGarvey
Take Your Class on a Tree-sure Hunt
Take Your Class on a Tree-sure Hunt As the school year gets going and we transition from summer into fall, there are many outdoor activities you can do with your…
Program Update: Summer Institute Reflection
Program Update: Summer Institute Reflection On July 16th to 19th, the 2024 Summer Institute for Garden-based Teaching brought together teams of educators from 15 D.C. schools for 4 days of…
Summer Send-Off
Join the National Arboretum’s team! The Arboretum is hiring a Public Horticulture & Engagement Unit Leader at the GS 14 level. This leadership position will guide the development of horticultural and educational displays and…
Back to School Gardens
This year’s Summer Institute for Garden-based Teaching gathered teams of educators from 15 D.C. schools for a week of workshops, garden tours, and activities at the National Arboretum. This program…
Unsung Heroes of Summer
We are excited to introduce Stories from the Field, FONA’s new article series about the U.S. National Arboretum. These stories will highlight the people, collections, and research that make the National…
Unsung Heroes of Summer
Unsung Heroes of SummerBy Bridget DeSimonePublished July 31, 2024Daylilies signal the arrival of summer. Each day is greeted by a multitude of new blooms sturdy enough to withstand scorching heat.…
Building Legacies
Evening at the National Arboretum is a magical time that few get to experience. Come see this magic for yourself this Friday, July 26th during the next Summer Evening Hours. The grounds…
Turning Up the Heat
Not only is July one of the hottest times of the year, but it’s also one of the busiest for our education programs. FONA’s interns are about halfway through the…
Public Gardens & Green Ambassadors
Staff from both the National Arboretum and FONA attended the American Public Gardens Association’s annual conference last week in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference was centered around the theme “rooted in resilience.” Garden…
