Longwood Gardens

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on controlled burns and their role in promoting biodiversity. Hear from Research Specialist Kristie Lane Anderson, Soils and Compost Manager (and resident wildland firefighter) Erik Stefferud, and Grower Madison Claydon, a former Professional Horticulture student. They’ll share their expertise on the operational process, benefits, and real-world experiences behind this fascinating land management technique. #Biodiversity #ControlledBurns #LandManagement #Sustainability #MeadowGarden #LongwoodGardens

We’re thrilled to unveil the new 32,000-square-foot West Conservatory as part of Longwood Reimagined! This stunning space showcases plants from Mediterranean-like climates around the world, with their beauty truly shining in the winter months. Join Floriculture Manager John Leader this February as he takes a closer look at the remarkable plants in our West Conservatory and shares insights into the care and cultivation that make them thrive. Don’t miss the chance to explore this incredible living collection. #LongwoodReimagined #Conservatory #Floriculture

Longwood Reimagined is our most ambitious undertaking in a century—and it should come as no surprise that many, many moving parts came into play when planning for and opening our new gardens, glasshouses, and landscapes. One such component was the multi-faceted (and multi-year) approach to creating the hundreds of plant display labels that had to be ready when we debuted our new spaces. This effort, led by our Plant Information and Mapping team, helps answer the simplest of questions—“what is that?”—but is by no means a simple process. Year-round, our Plant Information and Mapping team gathers, documents, and disseminates information about our plant collection and land to staff, students, volunteers, and guests. One aspect of our work is to create the plant display labels found throughout our Gardens. In an average year our team creates more than 4,000 display labels to place with plants that will be on display, from short-term seasonal displays in our Main Conservatory, to our long-term collections, such as trees. When the Longwood Reimagined project started, we knew that upon opening, hundreds of new display labels would have to be made and placed in time to welcome our first guests through the spaces. Find out how our team labeled Longwood Reimagined on our blog. https://lnkd.in/gxSjvZWa #PlantRecords #PlantLabels #PlantMapping #mapping #horticulture #BehindTheScenes #PlantIdentification #HorticulturalExhibits #PlantNames #CollectionsManagement

🌟 Calling All Teens: Make a Difference at Longwood Gardens! 🌟 Is there a high school student in your life looking for an incredible way to grow, give back, and be part of something amazing? Applications are due February 26 for our Teen Volunteer Program, where you’ll have the chance to: 🌿 Get hands-on in our stunning Gardens 🤝 Connect with peers and mentors who share your passion 🌱 Learn and grow as you develop valuable skills and experience 💡 Make an impact by helping bring the beauty of Longwood to life Don’t miss your chance to join this exciting program. Apply today! #TeenVolunteers #GrowWithUs #LongwoodGardens #FutureLeaders #education #Volunteer #VolunteerProgram #horticulture https://bit.ly/48VLWOY

Winter is a great time to sharpen your mental tool box! Our amazing lineup of Continuing Education classes will inspire, ignite your curiosity, and fuel your passion for learning and creating! This winter, our educators will inspire you to: 🌸 Explore floral design 🌿 Master houseplant care 👰♀️ Plan unforgettable bridal showers 🌳 Dive into bonsai techniques 🎨 Experiment with natural dyes and watercolors and so much more! Whether you're looking to nurture your hobbies, learn a new skill, or give the gift of learning to someone special, we’ve got something for everyone! ✨ Browse our full lineup of classes: https://lnkd.in/gaxkWuwy #LifeLongLearning #PassionInBloom #ContinuingEducation #GrowWithLongwood

Attention educators! The new semester is here and we have several educational opportunities for your students to ignite their love of nature. Our Traveling Seeds Program for pre-K classes and our Spring Field Trips for K-12 are open for registration. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/dgsM8jpm ▶️ Spring 2025 Traveling Seeds Program Longwood Gardens educators come directly to your pre-kindergarten classroom to inspire 4- and 5-year-old budding horticulturists. All program materials are included along with 40 minutes of classroom instruction with a Longwood educator. During the interactive program, our educators guide students to use their senses to explore a living plant, discover plant parts, and find out what it needs to grow. Students will sow seeds to nurture and observe growth right in their classroom. Program dates run on select Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 18–April 29, 2025. Program start times are available between 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Travel is limited to a 20-mile radius of Kennett Square, PA. We are delighted to offer Traveling Seeds at no cost, keeping with our mission of bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature conservation and learning. Register at https://lnkd.in/gUxd23-y ▶️ Educator-guided and Self-guided Field Trips for Grades K-12 Our educator-guided field trips are designed to spark curiosity, inspire discovery, and immerse your students in the beauty of nature. Led by Longwood educators and rooted firmly in Next Generation Science Standards and/or Common Core State Standards, our educator-guided field trips engage students in meaningful, inquiry-based exploration of our Gardens. With our free self-guided field trips, enjoy a day within our living classroom, where you set the pace while engaging your students in meaningful exploration. From exploring the wonders of plant life to discovering ecosystems in action, our Gardens are the ultimate outdoor classroom. Schools with 30% or more of the student population qualifying for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program may apply to receive transportation reimbursement and student return coupons for admission. Book your spring field trip and find our more about our grants for Title 1 schools at https://lnkd.in/dgsM8jpm #StudentPrograms #k-12 #fieldtrips #HandsOnLearning #educational #EducationalOpportunities #GardenClassroom #LivingClassroom #OutdoorClassroom #education

🌿 Join us, online or in person, for the final installment of our Longwood Reimagined Lecture Series! Discover the evolution of this groundbreaking project through the eyes of the experts who brought it to life. Hear from Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi of WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism, Doug Reed & Kristin Frederickson of Reed Hilderbrand LLC Landscape Architecture, and Longwood CEO Paul B. Redman as they share insights on the design, engineering, and conservation behind this transformative moment for our great garden. #LongwoodReimagined #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignInnovation #GardenTransformation

🌸 Longwood’s Glass Houses: A Century of Floral Sun Parlors 📅 Online, January 23, 2025 Discover the fascinating evolution of Longwood’s iconic glass houses—from our beloved East Conservatory, to our brand-new West Conservatory and our preserved Cascade Garden, both opened as part of Longwood Reimagined. 🌿 Join Longwood P.S. du Pont Fellow Colvin Randall, a garden historian with 50 years of expertise, as he shares stories of travel and discovery, architecture and design, exploration and research, and gracious hospitality, tracing from Longwood’s conception by Pierre S. du Pont to the latest innovations by some of today’s leading architects and garden designers. 🌐 Don’t miss this online journey through Longwood’s history! 👉 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3PC7M2a

Engaging. Fast-paced. Far-reaching. Inspiring. Impactful. A day in the life of our Longwood Fellows is that, and much more. Throughout their unique garden leader-development program, our Fellows learn through interfacing with nonprofit leaders on challenges facing public horticulture, producing a cohort project that contributes to the leadership conversation occurring in public gardens, immersing in different Longwood Gardens departments, and much more. With such varied and vast elements of their program, no two days are the same for our Fellows, especially now as they prepare for their upcoming two-month individualized field placements at gardens throughout the world, including Gardens by the Bay (Singapore); Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Richmond, England) Kew Gardens; Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (Scotland); The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, Illinois); and The Alnwick Garden (Alnwick, England). Each of our five Fellows in the 2024–2025 cohort shares a standout day experienced thus far during their program journey—and what makes our Fellows Program so inspiring, on our blog, at https://lnkd.in/gD3r2mcn #fellows #longwoodgardens #longwood #garden #horticulture #LeaningOpportunity #PublicGardens #FIeldPlacement #LearningInTheField #LongwoodFellows

The spirit of community is filling our Ballroom with heartwarming handmade happiness this Christmas. Our Community Trees are decorated with ornaments crafted by talented creators— from children to seasoned artists—representing seven local arts organizations. “These trees highlight the beauty of collaboration and creativity,” says Project Leader Olivia Fow. “We’re so proud to feature the work of these incredible local arts organizations and bring the community together in celebration of the season.” Come celebrate the joyful intersection of art, community, and holiday wonder with a stroll through our Ballroom, and be sure to take a moment to appreciate the artful details of each of our thoughtfully decorated trees. Don’t miss the daily live performances by one of our talented in-house organists in our Ballroom from 5:00–8:00 pm. The melodies of the season fill the air, adding a magical soundtrack to your visit. We hope our Ballroom display inspires your creative spirit this holiday season. Read more about our Community Trees on our blog at https://bit.ly/4fBDCH2 The local art centers include: 🎨 Chester Springs Studio 🎨 Community Arts Center in Wallingford 🎨 Chrysalis Art Center in Downingtown 🎨 Center for the Creative Arts in Hockessin 🎨 Chester County Art Association in West Chester 🎨 Darlington Arts Center in Garnet Valley 🎨 Centered Clay Studios in Kennett Square #CommunityArt #CommunityPartnership #creativity #christmas #LongwoodGardens #LongwoodChristmas #CommunityBuilding #CommunityConnection #ArtProject