National Museum of American History
Cultivating America's Gardens
May 4, 2017 – September 16, 2018
Using books and objects from Libraries and Gardens collections of the Smithsonian, Cultivating America’s Gardens highlights early horticulture publications; 19th century popular and new “exotic plants”; prominent landscape designers; changing plant palettes; selling seeds; gardens of the World’s fairs; Victory gardens; the romance of the American lawn; do-it yourself gardens; and gardens of today.
Sponsored by Smithsonian Libraries and Smithsonian Gardens.
