... tendency to spread in the ground can be checked with regular pulling, said Holly Shimizu, executive director of the U.S. Botanic Garden. Lemon grass. This is a tender grass used a lot in Thai cuisine, and it will grow happily to about four feet ...

... this and more is conveyed at an exhibit of winter landscape photography, "Glorious Winter," on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden until Jan. 27. In the West Orangerie, visitors will find 12 of Foley's winter images along with seven by photographer ...

... from previous wars who have since died. The memorial will be located on a more than 2-acre site across from the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington. No public funds will be used. "I have spent a lifetime entertaining, working with and doing ...

... are created with 500,000 lights. "Rites of Enchantment _ When the Creatures Come Out to Celebrate" is the U.S. Botanic Garden's way of reminding you that not all places that observe the winter holidays are in wintry zones. The display ...

... 28 to Jan. 4. 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond. Fee: $9. (804) 262-9887. www.lewisginter.org At the U.S. Botanic Garden on Washington's Mall, this year's holiday show celebrates the season in the tropics, drawing on the plants ...