The DC Traveler

June 2nd, 2008

Photo of the Week - First of the Season

Right on schedule for the beginning of June, the first water lilies of the season just bloomed around Washington, DC.

Image: from personal collection - ©2008, Jon Rochetti
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April 22nd, 2008

Photo of the Week

Remembering today is Earth Day…
 
Thanks Mother Nature!
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April 5th, 2008

Photo of the Week

Another sign of Spring.

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February 21st, 2008

Orchids Everywhere

Escape the cold of winter and visit the tropical warmth where orchids flourish, at the Orchid Show at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC.
Orchids (Orchidaceae) are the largest family of flowering plants, with over 22,000 documented varieties.  The most common use of orchids is not for flower arrangements, but for the making of […]

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April 11th, 2007

The Nation’s Garden

Established in 1927, the 450-acre U.S. National Arboretum was designed for scientific research, education, and conservation of plants, trees and flowers.
Springtime is a great time to visit, plus, there are events and shows almost every week. Some require advanced registration and a fee, but more are free. You can walk, bike, drive or take a […]

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