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rockm said:
You may have if you were downtown near the Capitol One Arena--It's on the grounds of the National Portrait Gallery at the intersection of 7th and F St.
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Yeah.. I ave walked something like 20 miles per day in DC, certainly passing the NPG. So indeed. Seen THAT tree.

Also saw this a lot, so many cool trees in DC to dig!
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leatherback said:
Yeah.. I ave walked something like 20 miles per day in DC, certainly passing the NPG. So indeed. Seen THAT tree.

Also saw this a lot, so many cool trees in DC to dig!
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That's a Crape Myrtle. Here in the DC area, we are near the plant's northern hardiness limit. The species has spectacular flowers in the summertime and is a common bonsai subject in China (which is its native country). DC has some spectacular trees. It has been called the "City of Trees" many are famous. Old specimen trees pop out in odd surroundings.
old boxwood on Capitol Hill, Jefferson Elm on the Mall--one of the parent trees of Dutch Elm Disease resistant American Elms, Capitol Hill Sequoia, dawn redwood grove National Arb.hillbox.jpghillbox2.jpgjeffersonelm.jpgcapitolhillsequoia.jpgdawnredwoodgrovearb.jpg
 
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In the ugly phase of winter with dirty slush and naked trees. No house plants blooming, just a dull month.
Found this gem at a trader joes, not the prettiest pink but its the only cymbidium they had and I'd been wanting one.
 

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Carol 83

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GailC said:
In the ugly phase of winter with dirty slush and naked trees. No house plants blooming, just a dull month.
Found this gem at a trader joes, not the prettiest pink but its the only cymbidium they had and I'd been wanting one.
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Love orchids. Just got a new phal at an orchid show last weekend. P. Chia Shing "Hot Kiss"my new orchid.jpg
 
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Thats beautiful @Carol 83 , I've never seen a phal like that. Our orchid show is usually in march, I should go and see what I can find.
 
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Carol 83 said:
It's been such a GRAY winter. Not terribly cold, just lots of dull, gray days. Today was in the 50's and sunny! So nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy a little sunshine. View attachment 285191
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Made for a great day of travel. Instead of being bunkered down in a freezing car for 10 hour, it was a nice heater on low with maybe a window cracked and it was great. This reminds me I need to look into my upcoming weather. Thank you.
 
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Warpig said:
Made for a great day of travel. Instead of being bunkered down in a freezing car for 10 hour, it was a nice heater on low with maybe a window cracked and it was great. This reminds me I need to look into my upcoming weather. Thank you.
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We also went to a wild animal rescue place that was really cool. Bald eagles, owls, coyotes, foxes, etc. So nice to spend some time outside! Glad you had a good day too.
 
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