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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...