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  1. See plants from throughout the U.S. and around the world! Explore the Garden Collection. The United States Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.

    • Exhibits

      Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden...

    • Tours

      Outdoor Gardens Stops (partial list) 101 – USBG Brief...

    • Photography & Art Policy

      While personal hand-held camera or video equipment may be...

    • Programs

      With a huge range of offerings including workshops,...

    • Conservatory

      The U.S. Botanic Garden is a museum with living treasures of...

    • It’s free to enter! Visiting the U.S. Botanic Garden and observing all of its wondrous features is free for the entire family. Its Conservatory and National Garden are open every day of the year from 10 a.m.
    • It’s the oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States. The history of the U.S. Botanic Garden coincides with the history of the U.S. itself, as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison all wanted a national botanic garden, with their efforts eventually leading to one being established on the National Mall in 1820.
    • The Conservatory is 28,944 square of feet of plant heaven. One of the Botanic Garden’s crown jewels is the Conservatory, a greenhouse containing two courtyard gardens and 10 garden rooms under glass.
    • There’s an entire room dedicated to orchids. One of the world’s most mythic and beautiful plants, the orchid is one of the Conservatory’s main attractions.
  2. The United States Botanic Garden ( USBG) is a botanical garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., near the James A. Garfield Monument . The Botanic Garden is supervised by the Congress through the Architect of the Capitol, who is responsible for maintaining the grounds of the United States Capitol.

  3. United States Botanic Garden (USBG), established by the U.S. Congress is 1820, is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. Through the Conservatory, National Garden, and Bartholdi Park, the Garden informs visitors about the importance and fundamental value and diversity of plants, as well as their aesthetic, cultural, economic ...

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  5. Jun 26, 2019 · The National Garden opened in October 2006 as an extension to the USBG and serves as an outdoor annex and learning laboratory. The National Garden includes a First Ladies' water garden, an extensive rose garden, a butterfly garden, and a display of a variety of regional trees, shrubs and perennials.

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