Located in Washington DC, the United States Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. Established in 1850, it has grown to house about 26,000 plants, including medicinal plants, orchids, and cacti.
The Conservatory, built in 1933, houses a jungle, desert, and primeval paradise.
Outdoors, the National Garden features a variety of mid-Atlantic plants.
The gardens are open 10-5 daily, including weekends and holidays. Admission is free.
I'll have to check it out next time we visit DC. Especially if it's free.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be able to see something for free!
DeleteI would love to see the desert garden. I miss living in Albuquerque and the beauty of the desert.
ReplyDeleteThe desert garden isn't very big, but it's nice.
DeleteOne more reason to take the fam to DC. And it's free!!!
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There is definitely a lot to see in DC. If you get a chance to see the Spy Museum, do it. It's pretty cool.
DeleteI didn't know that had anything like this in Washington D.C. Maybe I'll visit there after all. I like to stay away from the commotion of the other stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt's near the Native American Museum, and within walking distance of the Capitol and White House.
DeleteHi Sherry - it must be lovely to visit these long-established gardens ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThey are not big, but they are still very nice.
DeleteBeautiful garden. I love to visit them...
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have them amongst all the big buildings there.
Deletesounds lovely. Had not known of this in DC
ReplyDeleteWe ran into them on our last trip to DC.
DeleteI had to check out what was meant by 'mid Atlantic plants'; it wasn't what I thought!
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They are definitely not plants that live in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean! ;-)
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