National Bonsai & Penjing Museum 50th Anniversary Reflections
National Bonsai & Penjing Museum: 50th Anniversary Reflections In 1976, a gift of 53 bonsai from Japan to honor the United States Bicentennial laid the foundation of what is now…
Posts by Aditi Iyengar
Momentous Milestones
Did you know that this year is the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum’s 50th anniversary?
Halloween Festivities
Celebrate Halloween at the Fall 5K & Festival on Saturday, October 31st!
The Science of Bonsai
Join us on Saturday, November 7th at 6 PM for a special 50th-anniversary Science Café at the National Arboretum exploring the science of bonsai and penjing!
Autumnal Activities
FONA is looking for volunteers to support our Fall 5K & Festival on the morning of Saturday, October 31st.
Marvelous Marigolds
The African marigold (Tagetes erecta) is native to Mexico and Central America, and is also known as the Aztec marigold.
Fragrant Flowers
While many flowers bloom into the fall, most only please the eyes. Tea olives, however, release an enchanting apricot scent into the air.
Garden Goodies
With the weather cooling down, fall is a great time to help out in the Washington Youth Garden!
Our Fall Event Guide is Here!
As late summer shifts into autumn and the local school year gets underway, the grounds at the U.S. National Arboretum are beginning their quiet, beautiful transition.
A Fond Farewell
After more than a decade as director of the U.S. National Arboretum, Dr. Richard Olsen will return this fall to his personal and professional home — leading the Department of…
