Welcome fall! As we enjoy all the signs of early fall in the Gardens, we hope you are as well! Read on for more information about an upcoming bonsai exhibit, our new Flower of the Month series, exciting updates on the Longwood Reimagined project, and more.
Remember, Member reservations are required Thursdays through Saturdays if arriving after 3 pm through October 28. Reservations are not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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| Brandywine Bonsai Society Exhibit |
Join us as the Brandywine Bonsai Society hosts their bonsai exhibit, open to the public through admission to Longwood, on display Wednesday, October 4 to Monday, October 9 near the Green Wall in the Conservatory. During your visit, also explore Longwood’s pop-up bonsai display nearby.
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Longwood Reimagined Continues |
From concrete to glass to grass, you will see a lot happening around Longwood Reimagined in the next few weeks when you visit the Gardens. Steel work is nearly complete on the Cascade Garden and glass installation is scheduled to begin by the end of September. In early October, work intensifies around the exterior of the new 1906 restaurant and our new event space, which we are calling the Fountain Room! Look for sod to be placed as well as the installation of a trellis (upon which magnolias will grow) that will adorn the façade. Just above, lights are being installed on the Conservatory Terrace around the Yellowwood trees that were planted in the spring. Don’t miss the action around our Waterlily Court, as work continues on new restrooms while the pre-cast pillars for the new Arcade begin to appear in the next few weeks. We can’t wait to share more updates and highlights as we continue to work toward the debut of these amazing new spaces in fall 2024.
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Flower of the Month: Chrysanthemum |
Our new 2023-24 Floral Fun Series invites you to explore a different iconic flower each month and create a floral design showcasing the unique elements of that flower—and we invite you to register for our first experience of the series, Flower of the Month: Chrysanthemum.
Join floral artist and founder of AVS Events Marie Danielle Vil-Young on Thursday, October 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm as she leads you in an exploration of the artistic elements of floral design, with a focus on the vibrant colors and dazzling variety of fall’s favorite flower—the chrysanthemum. Create your own lush arrangement featuring chrysanthemums to take home—and while you’re here, admire the beauty of Chrysanthemum Festival.
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LONGWOOD REIMAGINED LECTURE SERIES
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Celebrating Collections From Bonsai to Victoria |
From a detailed look at its groundbreaking design, to an exploration of its living collections, experience firsthand the stories and evolution of Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience—from the experts themselves—with our new Longwood Reimagined Lecture Series.
Join us in-person or online for our first lecture of the series, Celebrating Collections from Bonsai to Victoria, on Wednesday, November 8, and discover how Longwood Reimagined celebrates the legacy of our horticultural collections while elevating them for the future. Learn about the importance of collections to botanic gardens with Keeper of the Living Collections at The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Michael Dosmann, Ph.D.—who serves as the lecture’s keynote speaker and moderator. Then, delve into the significance and growth of Longwood’s key collections with Director of Science Kate Santos, Ph.D.; Director of Conservatories and Horticulture Design Chad Davis; and Horticulture Specialty Growers Tim Jennings (aquatics) and Kevin Bielicki (bonsai).
Discover what’s on the horizon for Longwood’s bonsai to aquatics to chrysanthemum collections, and learn what these collections mean to the national and international collections landscape.
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Join Longwood staff in the Gardens and learn more about your Membership through a 30-minute presentation. Afterward, enjoy a Gardens tour!
Register >
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| The Complexity of Our Chrysanthemum Festival
October 5 at 12 pm
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Join Longwood’s Director of Science Kate Santos, Ph.D. as she explains the history and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival and all that goes into this spectacular season.
Register Now >
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The Gardens will close at 6 pm on September 28, 29, and 30 to everyone but ticketholders for our sold-out Drones & Fountains Shows. Last entry for those without Drones & Fountains Show tickets is 3 pm.
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