Grissom Smithsonian Gardens’ 28th annual orchid exhibition is underway at the Kogod Courtyard Alicia Ault Gardeners discuss the oft-overlooked symbolism of nature that underlies the Pulitzer ...

The Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection has over 8,000 specimens from all over the world. It is an invaluable resource for educational programs, exhibitions, and scientific research. Explore a ...

Fundraising is arguably one of the fastest growing professions in the nonprofit world. Smithsonian Gardens designs and maintains the gardens and landscapes that surround the Smithsonian museums. These ...

We asked an orchid expert for the answers. Justin Kondrat is lead horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection in Suitland, Maryland, where he cares for the nation’s orchid garden.