Newman Gallery, 513 11th St SE, (202) 544-7577. Open Tues-Sat 10-6. Visit our website at www.gallerynewman.com. e-mail: newmangallery@aol.com. Rotating exhibits of local and international artists. Gallery services include custom framing & design on the premises; also conservation, installation & on-site consultation.
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U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, (202) 225-8333, open 7 days 10-5 p.m.: The U.S. Botanic Garden is a living plant museum with exhibits that interpret the role of plants in supporting earth’s diverse and fragile ecosystems and in enriching human life. From the Ground Up, May 29 –October 11: Can you grow your way to health surrounded by beauty? Visit our seven Terrace gardens to learn how your garden can be a source of medicine, healthful foods, intoxicating fragrances, and intense flavors. Cacti and Succulents, May 23–September 6: See rarities and miniatures from the U.S. Botanic Garden’s collections that have not been on public view for many years. Spuds Unearthed!, May 8-October 17. The potato has been called the “hero of foods.” Learn about its history, diversity, and its mark on pop culture. Heroes of Horticulture, created by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, presents the stories and images of 22 U.S. sites where living trees and other plantings connect you to moments in our nation’s history. To register for events and programs, call (202) 225-1116 or visit our online event registration at www.usbg.gov.
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