The Torch

A rose by any other name would still get blight, black spot and aphids (at least in our garden.) Horticulturist Shelley Haskins explains how Smithsonian Gardens is working to grow a kinder, gentler rose.
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In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ+ women who have made remarkable contributions to the nation and helped advance equality in fields as diverse as medicine and the dramatic arts. Here are a few of their stories:

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GVGK Tang takes us on a fascinating journey through literature, film and politics to trace the origins of the iconic rainbow flag.

Reading the Rainbow: The origins of the Pride Symbol
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