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Home Posts tagged "Smithsonian Gardens"
May
20

Trees: Bridges Between Past, Present, and Future

Trees: Bridges Between Past, Present, and Future

The power and strength symbolized by these silent sentinels have grown deep roots into our collective psyche. Continue reading Trees: Bridges Between Past, Present, and Future

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Mar
20

Deceit: A deadly sin or necessary survival adaptation?

Deceit: A deadly sin or necessary survival adaptation?

We don’t know if orchids just fell in with low companions and bad influences along the way, but they have evolved to be the most duplicitous of flora. Continue reading Deceit: A deadly sin or necessary survival adaptation?

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Dec
02

A Garden Museum

A Garden Museum

Horticulturist Christine Price-Abelow ensures gardens at the National Museum of the American Indian tell the museum’s stories.   Continue reading A Garden Museum

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Apr
16

The many faces of orchids

The many faces of orchids

April 16 is National Orchid Day. In honor of these prized, beautiful, and increasingly threatened plants, Sophia Ancira takes us on a tour of the exhibition “The Future of Orchids” before it closes at the end of the month. Continue reading The many faces of orchids

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Feb
15

Sweet peas for your sweetheart

Sweet peas for your sweetheart

Sweethearts abound in February thanks to Valentine’s Day. What more appropriate flower for sweethearts than sweet peas!  Continue reading Sweet peas for your sweetheart

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Spotlight

FY 2026 Appropriations Process

The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process

From the Secretary

  • From Shadow to Substance

    From Shadow to Substance

    A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance

Kudos

  • Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes

    Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes

    Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes

On the Move

  • Director named for SITES | Affiliations

    Director named for SITES | Affiliations

    Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations

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