U.S. National Arboretum; herebydesign.net

Last Friday, I attended the annual garden and plant sale at the U.S. National Arboretum, a 446-acre garden oasis located only a few minutes from downtown in northeast Washington, DC. Established in 1927 by an Act of Congress, the vast property is a living museum of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants all grown for scientific and educational purposes. At the time of my visit, acres of pink and white flowering trees, jewel-toned azaleas and bright yellow daffodils were just bursting into bloom. Continue reading →