The United States Botanic Garden

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Planning Your Trip Nestled on the National Mall, on the west side of the U.S. Capitol and nearly as old as Washington, D.C., itself, the U.S. Botanic Garden is the Nation's Garden: + Admission, Hours & Transportation \| + FAQs\| + USBG Maps

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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 Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place.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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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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U.S. Botanic Garden "Windows to Wonderland" Exhibit Opens November 27; Runs through January 4

November 14, 2008 - Washington, D.C. – Remember that "nosed pressed against the store window" feeling of excitement around holiday time? This year, the U.S. Botanic Garden’s annual exhibit has been arranged to entertain visitors while it’s open and closed. "Windows to Wonderland" celebrates human imagination and our fascination with all things miniature. Here is a world where all good things are possible and time stands still. Best of all, you can stay as long as you like! Magical by both day and night, the Wonderland can be visited in the gallery and enjoyed outside through the gallery windows until 11 p.m + Learn more.

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