by Susan Harris
Like thousands of others with the same idea, I visited the Mall last Saturday to demonstrate my support for “sanity,” and found that the sanest thing to do on the Mall that day was to get away from the crowds and visit some gardens. And take some photos, of course.
First up, the National Garden, where all the plants are native to this region, was looking particularly colorful. And to me, everything looks great with the American Indian Museum in the background.
Asters in the U.S. Botanic Garden's National Garden
Below, the glass ceiling of the U.S. Botanic Garden is another gorgeous backdrop, in this case for the Bartholdi Garden across Independence Avenue.
Oakleaf Hydrangeas and Cannas in the Bartholdi Garden
Perennial Mums in the Bartholdi Garden
Mums and Salvia in the Bartholdi Garden
And here, the Rayburn House Office Building provides another dramatic backdrop for the Bartholdi Garden.
I work in DC and visit the gardens often – it helps get rid of all the stress at work.