The pandemic-spurred houseplant craze shows no sign of weakening. Neither does the demand for reliable information on how best to care for the plants that enhance our daily life. Staff members of the Interiors team of Smithsonian Gardens are ready to take on the topic.

The pros help sift through the overwhelming amount of available houseplant care information to determine what is right for you and your plants by covering everything from plant selection to design, ongoing care, and the newest varieties on the scene.

The program also includes a horticulturist-lead tour of the Smithsonian Gardens exhibit “Human/Nature: Why People Are Drawn to Living Things” in the S. Dillon Ripley Center’s concourse. Get insights into our innate need to be surrounded by nature and learn why adding plants to your living space—and taking good care of them—can make you smile.

Know Before You Go

• Tour participants meet at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC.
• This program is limited to 25 participants.

Additional Date Option for this Tour

• February 25

General Information

• Registration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
• Smithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour, both for your safety or the safety of others.
• As we aim to move away from single use water bottles, guests are strongly encouraged to get in the habit of bringing their own reusable water bottle on tour.
• For additional tour information:
• Study Tour Policies
• Refund/Cancellation Policy