Posts by Aditi Iyengar

The African marigold (Tagetes erecta) is native to Mexico and Central America, and is also known as the Aztec marigold.

While many flowers bloom into the fall, most only please the eyes. Tea olives, however, release an enchanting apricot scent into the air.

With the weather cooling down, fall is a great time to help out in the Washington Youth Garden!

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. 

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…

Our next Music in the Meadow Concert is less than a month away! Join us on Friday, September 4th at 7 PM for an invigorating performance by Daisy Road.

Through summer heat and stormy skies, our supporters’ commitment to the U.S. National Arboretum keeps this oasis thriving.

Join FONA for a salsa party in the Washington Youth Garden on Friday, August 28th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.

Find strength in stillness during FONA’s Full Moon Gong Bathing session on Wednesday, July 29th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

For nearly 100 years, the U.S. National Arboretum has driven breakthroughs in plant breeding, invasive species detection, and nursery production.