Posts by Anne McGarvey

Renovations & Reports

Pardon the dust! Earlier this week, the National Arboretum began renovating the circle garden in front of the Capitol Columns. Horticulturists will first remove the existing plants before remediating the…
magnolia blooming in summer

Arboretum Interns Arrive

The Arboretum recently welcomed its 2024 class of interns. Sixteen budding scientists and horticulturists will spend time this year working alongside Arboretum staff to gain hands-on, real-world experience. 
summer flowers bloom in the national herb garden

Summer Event Guide

Summer is officially here! We are hosting many exciting events and programs this summer to connect people to nature at the National Arboretum.
bee pollinating a flower in the national herb garden

Marvelous Milestones

In honor of the 200th edition of FONA Field Notes, I want to personally thank each and every one of you for being a part of FONA’s community and for tuning into…
koi pond outside the visitor center in summer

Planning for Summer

Spring is the perfect time for spring crops, but also the time to make plans for the summer! Here’s a great overview on maintaining a school garden in the summer.
students pose near new raised beds they just built at their schools

Magical Arboretum Evenings

Join FONA for some evening fun at the Arboretum on Sunday, June 2nd! We are co-hosting another fishing night at the Arboretum with the Anacostia Riverkeeper. Join us along the banks of the…
spring concert in the ellipse meadow with cumbia heights

Fabulous New Fence

Have you heard the news? The Washington Youth Garden’s new perimeter fence is complete! This new fence is everything we’ve dreamed of, and it really makes the garden pop. The yellow honeycomb…
new washington youth garden perimeter fence

World Bonsai Day

The National Arboretum is hiring two new Agricultural Science Research Technicians (ASRTs) at the GS 5 to 7 levels. These ASRTs will assist with the maintenance, development, and research relating to…
flowering dogwood, formatted as a newsletter banner

Azalea Spotlight

Thank you to everyone who attended the Garden Fair & Plant Sale this past weekend! We greatly appreciate everyone who came out to support FONA, local vendors, and the National Arboretum.
flowering rhododendrons fill a shopping cart at the garden fair and plant sale

Guide to the Garden Fair

Come fish on the banks of the Anacostia River at the U.S. National Arboretum! FONA and the Anacostia Riverkeeper are hosting a fishing night at the Arboretum on Saturday, May 11th from 4…
entrance into the plant sale tent for fona's garden fair and plant sale
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