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…
Digging In Events
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.
National Arboretum Herbarium
Dr. Harlan Svoboda, curator of the National Arboretum’s Herbarium, talks about his team’s efforts to digitize the 700,000 specimen collection and the secrets they’ve uncovered along the way.
Bald Eagles and the Anacostia Watershed
Learn from three local eagle and conservation experts about how the Arboretum’s bald eagles fit into the greater Anacostia ecosystem and DC community.
Connecting through Cocoa & Coffee
Learn about growing cocoa, coffee, and conservation from our amazing Garden Manager, Xavier Bure Quijano. Xavier will share how growing cocoa and coffee in the Peruvian rainforest drives his approach…
Designing with Plants
What does it take to manage the U.S. National Arboretum’s Friendship Garden? In 2019, USNA staff and dozens of volunteers installed 17,000 plants in the largely native landscape.
Creating Forest Gardens
Want to take your sustainable gardening to the next level? Forest gardens are a form of permaculture that integrates edible trees and plants into landscapes. They produce an abundance of…
Understanding Organic Lawn Care
Spring is here, which means it’s time to give your lawn some extra TLC! Happy lawns play a big part in maintaining healthy ecosystems. From soil health to water quality,…
