The U.S. National Arboretum is known for its expansive collection of plants across 446 acres of land, the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum and the permanent installation of 22 sky-high Corinthian ...

The Bell of Peace and Harmony at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens–the only bell garden of its type in the Western Hemisphere–is a journey through place and time. Housed in an ornate pavilion, the ...

Cherry blossoms aren’t the only flower flex that D.C. has to offer visitors. Saturday starts a weeklong celebration of the lotus plants and water lilies that bloom in acres of ponds across the ...

It’s a picture-perfect time to venture to the District’s national parks and nature trails. Here’s a list of ways to experience the beauty of peak fall foliage by boat, train, and more: Photograph by ...

Food insecurity remains a threat to low-income residents. Urban gardens can help. I recently visited the People’s Garden, which is located on the grounds of the Agriculture Department adjacent to the ...

When you've seen all there is to see of D.C.'s many monuments and Smithsonian institutions, head to one of the city's most underrated gems. Bordering the vast Rock Creek Park, Hillwood Estate, Museum ...