September 30, 2024 at 11:53 am
As you walk through the Smithsonian Gardens in Washington, D.C., you will notice a variety of birds. The city is home to over 300 bird species, from tiny finches clinging to flower heads to large hawks soaring in the sky above. These birds rely on diverse plant life and green spaces to nest, feed, and […]
January 10, 2022 at 10:31 am
As we pack away the holiday decorations and look around our cold and frosty gardens, the traditional custom is to clean everything up. Well, consider this your official permission to procrastinate that winter cleanup! If you are dreading the doldrums of winter and are not looking forward to raking up all those leaves and cutting back […]
July 16, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Here at Smithsonian Gardens, we’re WILD about wildlife—the birds, bees, insects, and helpful critters that contribute to our garden, community, and planet health. That’s why we’re so excited to announce our first Community of Gardens Community Collaborators, the National Wildlife Federation Garden for Wildlife program.