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1 year ago

National Herb Garden “Rock” Garden: A Musical Twist on Botanical Splendor

The National Herb Garden “Rock” Garden: A Musical Twist on Botanical SplendorBy Bridget DeSimoneUpdated July 23, 2026Step into the National Herb Garden this summer and you’ll find an innovative homage…

coreopsis jethro tull flower growing in the national herb garden

2 years ago

Illuminating the ‘Ilex’

Illuminating the ‘Ilex’By Bridget DeSimonePublished January 22, 2025The U.S. National Arboretum’s Holly Collection is a nationally and internationally recognized research and display holly collection. Designated a National Holly Arboretum by…

3 years ago

‘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.