Any worthwhile fieldtrip includes worthwhile food. Take a break in Washington D.C. and escape to a different type of gallery – one featuring freshly baked sweets. The names – Cake Love and Love Cafe – tell part of the story. The Story of Cake Love Cake Love is Warren Brown’s passion. After earning a law…
March is National Craft Month. To expand your idea of what “craft” means, visit the Renwick Gallery, a division of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Exhibiting the finest work in American craft, this gallery houses stunning works of true craftsmen and craftswomen. History of the Renwick Gallery The Renwick Gallery building was constructed in 1858…
Experience the desert and the jungle in half an hour – visit the United States Botanic Garden. Recently renovated, this conservatory features a wide variety of permanent plant collections as well as special exhibits. History of the U.S. Botanic Garden The USBG is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. George Washington, James…
Two hundred years ago Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were traveling across the Northwest, sent by President Thomas Jefferson. Their quest was to find a water passage to the Pacific and establish trade relationships with Native Americans along the way. With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in July 1803, exploring the new American addition…
There’s no mistaking the house with the temple-like west portico and dome on top. It’s on the reverse of the American five cent coin, whose obverse profiles the face of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States. Monticello, Jefferson’s beautiful and beloved home, was a reflection of Jefferson himself with a foundation in the…
If you love gardens, visit Monticello. Thomas Jefferson was passionate about plants. His two orchards boasted 170 fruit varieties. In his 1000-foot-long vegetable garden, Jefferson cultivated over 330 varieties. And, of course, Jefferson included lovely flower walkways and flowering shrubs in the grounds of Monticello. The Gardens Thomas Jefferson grew 105 (plus or minus) species…
Look closely and you’ll find Greek among your favorites plants, especially flowers. It’s true that we recognize ancient Greeks more for their contributions to language, architecture, art, and government than gardening. However with such a lovely Mediterranean climate, floral life naturally abounds in Greece, making their contribution through mythology and names natural. Amaryllis The Amaryllis…
It’s a classic image – the large temple on top of a hill in Athens. It’s the Parthenon, a symbol of ancient culture, representing religious dedication, an appreciation for architecture harmonious with nature, and an impressive understanding of mathematics and optical illusions. This ancient Greek temple is one of many structures that have greatly influenced…
