Something Big is Coming…
We have some BIG news to share with you next week. This summer, FONA is making something huge happen at the U.S. National Arboretum. We plan to unveil it in next…
Posts by Anne McGarvey
Lighting Up the Night Sky
Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these insects will soon light up the backyards, meadows, and woods of the Mid-Atlantic. They appear in late May through September, depending…
Bonsai Bonanza
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, the most esteemed bonsai in the National Arboretum’s permanent collection. This bonsai is a Japanese white pine (Pinus parvifolia) and was donated…
Community Fishing & Garden Gratitude
The National Arboretum recently completed two long-awaited and important infrastructure projects at the Washington, D.C. campus. The brick pathways under the National Herb Garden’s arbors were leveled to make them…
Guide to the Garden Fair & Plant Sale
Extended evening hours are back! On Friday, May 9th, May 30th, and June 20th the entire Arboretum will stay open to the public until 8 PM. This is free for all to…
Peak Blooms & Plant Lists
Azalea peak bloom is upon us! The National Arboretum’s Azalea Collections are a sight to behold this time of year. Peak bloom is expected to continue from now through the next week or two.
Getting Lost in the Lilacs
Spring is strutting its stuff at the National Arboretum! Lilacs and dogwood trees are starting to bloom, and flowering cherry trees continue to bloom throughout the grounds.
Cocktails Among the Bonsai
Want to shop early at FONA’s annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26th? Become a FONA member to get access to members-only hours (9 AM to 11 AM) in the…
Spring Sales & Traffic Plans
The National Arboretum is implementing a temporary traffic plan beginning today, March 26th through mid-May. This plan impacts traffic flow and parking throughout the grounds. It creates one-way traffic flow on select roads, establishes…
Go Beyond the Tidal Basin
Spring is almost here, and flowers are starting to bloom all across the National Arboretum. From magnolias to early-blooming flowering cherry trees, the Arboretum is coming alive with color.
