Courtyard Designs.

We’re getting ready for the holidays in the Kogod Courtyard! ♥️✨ The team at @SmithsonianGardens installed over 200 poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima). ⁣ ⁣ Five varieties of these festive plants were added to the space: ⁣ 🌺 ‘Pink Champagne’⁣ 🌺 ‘Christmas Beauty Queen’ ⁣ 🌺 ‘Christmas Aurora Queen’ ⁣ 🌺 ‘Candy Cane’ ⁣ 🌺 ‘Red Ribbons’ ⁣ ⁣ Come see them from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. during your visits to the National Portrait Gallery (@SmithsonianNPG) and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (@Ameri

This small courtyard is just the beginning of a narrow passageway, flanked by lush, vibrant foliage. Here, plants nestle cheek by jowl, creating a cozy, verdant embrace that invites exploration. The dappled light dances across the stepping stones, casting playful shadows and adding an air of mystery to this hidden trail. Moss-covered stones, hanging pots and terracotta containers, enhance the natural beauty of the space. This serene haven offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of daily life. I