Garden Stories
The Garden blog with stories and information about our vast plant collections
June 10, 2025
A remarkable botanical discovery that sparked an international investigation
May 13, 2025
Unusual growth patterns of the indigo plant in the Herb Garden
March 17, 2025
The peaceful waters of the Japanese Pool–a haven for amphibian mating season–also house a deadly surprise!
March 10, 2025
In honor of Women's History Month, we're happy to share a short list of notable women botanists, past and present!
March 10, 2025
An ethnobotanical gem growing in the Virginia Haldan Tropical House, provides the dye used in many products
March 3, 2025
Southern Africa Collection Highlight
Fleshy leaves, seeds and unique storage structures. Plant survival strategies in harsh conditions
January 14, 2025
The newts have returned! Their winter migration to the Japanese Pool has begun.
January 3, 2025
A coast-to-coast collaborative effort that solved a mystery in the Garden's collections.