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2014 Christmas Tree Selection October 29, 2014 By: Ted Bechtol 0 Comments For two beautiful summer days in late July, I traveled around Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake, Minnesota, to search for the perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Continue Reading »	AOC Moves the House Office Buildings Storerooms October 14, 2014 By: Franklin Bradley 0 Comments The House Office Buildings laborers continuously improve service delivery and efficiency, even if they have to face down a wolf to do it. Continue Reading »
Cara and the Chocolate Tree September 16, 2014 By: Lee Coykendall 0 Comments With Sprouts at the U.S. Botanic Garden, children learn about the magical world of plants. Continue Reading »	Anne Frank Tree at the Capitol July 21, 2014 By: Sharon Gang 3 Comments One of Anne’s few connections to the outside world while hiding in the secret annex was a nearby white chestnut tree which she could see from the attic window. Continue Reading »
National Garden Highlights Regional Plants and... May 12, 2014 By: Matt Guilfoyle 0 Comments Conceived as an outdoor laboratory for gardening in harmony with natural ecosystems, the National Garden opened to the public on October 1, 2006. Continue Reading »	Fast Forward to Spring at the U.S. Botanic Garden February 25, 2014 By: Lori Taylor 1 Comments Escape the winter weather and experience the blooms evoking spring in the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) at the Orchid Symphony exhibition. Continue Reading »
Grazing the Capitol Grounds February 03, 2014 By: Andria Leo 0 Comments The Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging from squirrels to red-tailed hawks to a red fox. But sheep? If it had been left up to one Virginia farmer more than 90... Continue Reading »	Beyond the Dome – USBG Production Facility November 12, 2013 By: Erin Nelson 0 Comments AOC's Erin Nelson ventures outside the U.S. Capitol to explore the U.S. Botanic Garden's Production Facility -- home to approximately 60,000 plants. Continue Reading »
Solidago: Solid Gold for the Garden October 21, 2013 By: Bill McLaughlin 0 Comments Bill McLaughlin, Plant Curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden, reflects on the beautiful goldenrod blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Continue Reading »	Beyond the Dome – Fort Meade July 17, 2013 By: Erin Nelson 0 Comments The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for managing all of the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region, including... Continue Reading »

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