Exciting news from U.S. Botanic Garden:
“Want to know more about the fabulously foul corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum)? Drop by the back of the Tropics house tomorrow morning (Friday, April 19) in our Conservatory to talk with Nate, learn about how the Garden grows and cares for its collection of corpse flowers, why these blooms stink, and the plant’s fascinating life cycle. Bring your questions and connect with plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program.
Friday, April 19, 2024
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern
Location: Conservatory Tropics House
This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.
We have a corpse flower bloom developing, with a potential peak bloom date of April 29-30.”
I mean there can only be one stumpy but this guy in Tenleytown might have to scratch that itch next year. Especially if they trim that other dead limb…
Thanks to Zoe for sending: “(Or perhaps he’s lost? lol) Seen at the FDR Memorial.”
Thanks to Susan for sending the shot above, note the flowers and liquor bottle (Makers Mark) at the base.
NPS writes: “While the Arboretum will propagate clippings of “Stumpy” to create trees that are genetic matches, it will still be necessary to remove it as part of the seawall rehabilitation project.”
I always took Stumpy for a gin drinker… Read More
photo by angela n.
From the National Mall NPS 4:04pm Sunday (3/17, earlier than predicted):
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! Did we say PEAK BLOOM?! The blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.”
Photo by Erin
From the National Park Service:
“You heard it here first! We’re projecting #cherryblossom peak bloom to fall between March 23-26 this year. One of #WashingtonDC’s most anticipated events, the gorgeous blossoming trees produce a short-lived scene of splendor.”
photo by angela n.
While we wait for those other peak blooms, get a load of these beauties: Read More
1426 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to G. for sending from “Across from The Roost two doors down from Trustys.” Read More
photo by Dave Lyons
National Mall NPS with the good springtime news:
“Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. Next week (Thurs, 2/29), we’ll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning. Follow our social media accounts to get the news first!”
STAY TUNED.
On my walkabout yesterday, spotted lots of crocuses coming up and even some daffodils: Read More
