Ducking in from the heat in the US Botanic Garden

By Kimberly Sullivan | September 13, 2022 |
US Botanic Garden/Kimberly Sullivan

The US Botanic Garden has a long history. It was established by US Congress in 1820 – and had been the dream of America’s first President, George Washington. Washington wished to establish a botanic garden that would serve in an educational function – teaching visitors about plants. The Botanic Garden celebrated its bicentennial during our…

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Finally made it to Rome’s Botanical Gardens

By Kimberly Sullivan | August 10, 2021 |
Rome Botanical Garden, Italy/ Kimberly Sullivan

I have been living in Rome for – ahem!- over two decades. Yet it is only recently that I crossed the city to visit Rome’s Botanical Gardens (L’Orto botanico di Roma). Am I glad I did! I can’t believe it took me so long to get there, especially since it’s an easy location to reach,…

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