Enduring Legacy of CCC Co. 1360
Julia da Silva, Interpretive Specialist at the U.S. National Arboretum, recounts her journey to uncover and understand the history of Civilian Conservation Corps Co. 1360 at the Arboretum.
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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.…
An Arboreal Amble
Dr. Richard T. Olsen, Director of the National Arboretum, takes participants on a curated walk among some of the magnificent trees of the world. This presentation is a virtual tour…
Herb Garden Goodies
Chrissy Moore, curator of the National Herb Garden, and Erin Holden, gardener in the Herb Garden, share their favorite plants that grow in the National Herb Garden and their fascinating…
‘Ironing’ Out Phosphorus — Helping Nursery Plants Hold Their P
Dr. Jacob Shreckhise, Research Horticulturist at the National Arboretum’s nursery research center in McMinnville, TN, shares strategies for how container nurseries can keep phosphorus in pots and improve P efficiency.
Delayed Value of Plant Introductions
Dr. Richard T. Olsen, Director of the U.S. National Arboretum, shares the delayed value of plant introductions to American gardens.