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Look for These Cacti and Other Plants in the Desert Pavilion
The Desert Pavilion is filled with interesting plants year-round. Many cacti and other succulents start to flower in late winter. Here are a few highlights to see right now! Read Look for These Cacti and Other Plants in the Desert Pavilion
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Citrus Blossoms, Jasmine, and More Fragrant Flowers in the Conservatory
Stop and smell the flowers in the Entry House this winter. Read Citrus Blossoms, Jasmine, and More Fragrant Flowers in the Conservatory
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Bloom Alert: Tropical Pavilion
Do you know what a pineapple plant looks like before the fruit emerges? Can you spot the highly toxic Acokanthera oppositifolia? Come to the Tropical Pavilion to increase your knowledge! Read Bloom Alert: Tropical Pavilion
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Revisiting the Plant Family Collection
The Plant Family Collection is open again. It retains its historical design principles while incorporating a new brook as part of the Garden's water conservation efforts. Read Revisiting the Plant Family Collection
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Escaped from the Compost Bin!
One of the most vigorous plants at the Garden this fall is growing not in one of the display beds but in a compost heap. Read Escaped from the Compost Bin!
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Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
Late-blooming flowers, interesting seed heads, and colorful foliage are among its autumn attractions. Read Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
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Bloom Alert: Annual Border
See late summer highlights from this year's Annual Border. Read Bloom Alert: Annual Border
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Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond. Read Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
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Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
Azaleas, tulips, columbines, and more are in bloom in the Rock Garden in spring. Read Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
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Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
Japanese traditions surrounding flowering cherries are a little different than the American versions. Picnics and sake are involved, and blooms are anticipated even more eagerly. Read Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
