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              U.S. Botanic Garden
                                        Administrative Building
                                                Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens
                                                Conservatory
                                                Outdoor Gardens
                                                Production FacilityThe Basics
      
Location
    Adjacent to the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory with entrances from Independence Avenue, Maryland Avenue (at 3rd street) and from the Conservatory Terrace

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Date Occupied
    2006

Size
    3 acres

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    U.S. Botanic GardenAn outdoor laboratory for gardening in harmony with natural ecosystems and a place for visitors to experience the diversity of plants.

From this three-acre urban oasis (formerly the "National Garden"), visitors are able to experience the beauty and power of nature, while enjoying the inspiring vistas of Capitol Hill. An abundantly landscaped path meanders through six distinct features:

**Regional Garden:** features Mid-Atlantic native plants that highlight the diversity and beauty of the region's flora.
	**Rose Garden:** an ongoing experiment, showcasing roses that thrive in the Mid-Atlantic when grown using organic methods.
	**Pollinator Garden:** demonstrates how gardens can provide vital resources for pollinators.
	**First Ladies Water Garden:** honors the contribution of our nation's First Ladies.
	**Lawn Terrace:** functions as a welcoming location for outdoor tours, festivals and summer classes.
	**Amphitheater:** serves as an outdoor gathering place for educational programs and also provides a spectacular view of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and the U.S. Capitol Dome.*The USBG was formally placed under the jurisdiction of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress in 1856 and has been administered through the Architect of the Capitol since 1934.*

**Find out more about the U.S. Botanic Garden at usbg.gov.**

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    The First Ladies Water Garden honors the contributions of our nation's First Ladies.
    Walkway in National Garden
    Archway in National Garden
    Grassy area in National Garden
    Rose Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Rose Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
    The Rose Garden at its original creation
    The Rose Garden with the Botanic Garden Conservatory in the background.

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          The First Ladies Water Garden honors the contributions of our nation's First Ladies.
      Walkway in National Garden
      Archway in National Garden
      Grassy area in National Garden
      Rose Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
      The Rose Garden at its original creation
      The Rose Garden with the Botanic Garden Conservatory in the background.
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          Building at the end of a tree lined path.Botanic Garden Administrative Building
    Fountain at the Botanic GardensBartholdi Fountain and Gardens
    Entrance to the Conservatory at the Botanic GardensU.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory
    Plants and flowers in a greenhouse.U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility Serve. Preserve. Inspire.

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