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The Master Gardeners’ Bookshelf – Smithsonian Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location

Posted on November 15, 2015 by

Members of the 2015 Master Gardener training class and proctors supporting the class recently had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Smithsonian horticulturist James Gagliardi on herbaceous plant selection and usage. Those who were not able to attend the lecture can still benefit from his knowledge in a book to which he was a major contributor. Smithsonian Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location, a 2014 Dorling Kindersley publication, features information on over 3,000 plants. Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Victory Garden and FOOD Exhibitions

Posted on September 27, 2013 by

  From the time you step off the curb, you begin experiencing the Smithsonian Institution through its expansive gardens. The Victory Garden sits on the east side of the American History museum and is an unconventional way to teach history.  … Continue reading →

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