U.S. Botanic Garden

The U.S. Botanic Garden jurisdiction oversees the maintenance, operation and construction of all USBG facilities, including the Conservatory, the Regional Garden, the Pollinator Garden, the First Ladies Water Garden, the Rose Garden and the Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens.

The jurisdiction is responsible for the USBG administration building and a plant production and support facility with 34 greenhouse bays, outdoor nurseries and areas for storage and maintenance. The jurisdiction is also the steward of a diverse plant collection and provides ongoing educational programs, tours and exhibits. As a leader in plant conservation, the USBG was a founder of the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES®) to encourage sustainable landscaping. The Architect of the Capitol serves as acting director of the USBG and reports on its operations to Congress.

The Architect of the Capitol serves as acting director of the USBG and reports on its operations to Congress.