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Turn your thumb green! Join Smithsonian Gardens’ horticulturists and friends for a series of free lunchtime webinars on gardening basics on Thursdays 12 to 1 p.m.

May 13 – Designing with Hydrangeas and Their Relatives
Presenter: Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Public Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
May 27 – Gardening for Hummingbirds
Presenter: Sarah Dickert

Many of you have probably already seen articles or news reports popping up about Brood X, the tenth designated group of 17-year cicadas found within the United States. Some of you may remember the last time this specific cicada brood emerged, back in 2004, or have experienced other periodical cicada broods in other parts of […]

Welcome to the verdant beds of Smithsonian Gardens, splashed with color and buzzing with activity. Morning walks along shady garden paths are calling.  We would like to offer you virtual tours through our gardens and greenhouses.

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