Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 9) January: annual orchid exhibit (u.s. botanic garden) March-April: national Cherry blossom festival May: georgetown & Capitol hill garden tours May: national Cathedral flower mart (national Cathedral) July: Crepe myrtle festival (national arboretum) July: Water lily festival (kenilworth aquatic garden) October: herb Day (u.s. botanic garden) November-December: holiday Display (u.s. botanic garden) Check the Calendar of events in this official visitors guide or log on to washington.org to discover more events & activities just for garden lovers. H THERE ARE MORE THAN 230,000 ACRES Of PARkLAND IN THE DC METRO AREA. also located in the heart of georgetown, the dumbarton oaks estate has earned acclaim for its ten acres of formal gardens. oak trees, a rose garden, a towering bamboo stand and an english country garden surround the mansion and make it a perfect place for a springtime stroll. hillwood estate Museum and gardens, designed for cereal heiress marjorie merriweather post and located at one of her former homes, contains more than hundreds of varieties of plants and trees. Wooded paths connect the gardens and encircle the sweep of lawn on the mansion’s south side. azaleas, violets, rhododendrons and dogwoods add to the estate’s beauty. among hillwood’s delights: a Japanese garden featuring a waterfall and bridge, a rose garden and greenhouses containing more than 5,000 orchids. holy land shrines. tropical treasures cultivated in the monastery’s greenhouse include hibiscus, lantanas, tiger lilies, giant caladiums and palm and banana trees. perched on one of DC’s highest points in the northeast quadrant, the national Arboretum rambles over 444 acres. Whether blanketed in spring green or autumn gold, this prestigious horticultural institution offers a welcome refuge for outdoors enthusiasts. ten miles of hard surface roads wind through the scenic grounds, making it ideal for exploration on bicycle, on foot or by car. it’s also home to the national herb garden and the national bonsai and penjing museum. Kenilworth Aquatic gardens is the only national park service site devoted to the propagation and display of aquatic plants. it’s tucked away in southeast Washington, DC along the east bank of the anacostia river, the city’s last tidal marsh. the gardens span 14 acres, with 45 ponds that sustain more than 100,000 exotic water lilies, ferns and lotuses, the east Coast’s foremost collection.H Want to learn more about DC’s parks, gardens and green spaces? log on to Washington.org. Stunning Surprises travel off the beaten path to discover some of DC’s most fascinating and unexpected parks and gardens. flowers, trees and shrubs flourish on the 40-acre grounds of the Franciscan Monastery in northeast DC’s brookland neighborhood. Daffodils, flowering dogwood, cherry and tulip trees add a splash of spring color to the peaceful monastery. the garden includes pathways and authentic replicas of Official Visitors Guide 9 http://www.washington.org http://www.washington.org
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