Share this email: Longwood from Home With April just around the corner, we hope you’re delighting in the signs of spring all around us. In this edition of Longwood from Home, we invite you to join us for free concerts, fountains, and fun with our Members-only Hours this summer. Also, discover discounts from local garden centers and nurseries, register for our free virtual Community Read events, learn more about turf care in our upcoming Members-only talk, and more. Join Our Online Community Read Conversations Register Now for April Events Join us online for these two free, engaging Community Read conversations. Registration is required. Trees Living Apart from Humans: April 14 from 6:30-7:45 pm. Join Community Read author David Haskell and ethnobotanist Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Tribe of Delaware for a conversation about the interconnections of trees and humans, and how those ideas relate to our region. Trees Living in Cities: April 21 from 6:30-7:45 pm. Join Community Read author David Haskell, Georgia Silvera Seamans of the Washington Square Park Eco Projects, and Jessica Turner-Skoff of The Morton Arboretum as they discuss how trees in bustling cities use their embodied network to contribute to the life of humans. Learn More Save the Date Member Appreciation Days Coming Soon Join us in the Gardens on April 4, April 11, or April 25 from 10 am to 6 pm for Member Appreciation Days! Take advantage of double discounts (20%) in The Garden Shop and on dining. Please note: Reservations for 1906 are strongly encouraged via OpenTable.  Learn More Learn More About Turf Care  Join Us for It’s Not Easy Being Green: Turf Care Members-only Online Talk Lush green vistas unify our dynamic garden spaces. But what does it take to keep our lawns healthy, and what practices should you use at home? Join Director of Horticultural Operations Shawn Kister online on May 10 at 12 pm as he shares how he and his team care for Longwood’s 170 acres of turf. Then, learn mowing and watering techniques, fertilizer applications, weed and pest control measures, and best practices to improve your yard. Register Now Enjoy Members-only Hours Join Us for Exclusive Evenings On these select evenings, join us for a Members-only concert, delight in an Illuminated Fountain Performance, and dine under the stars in our Beer Garden. During our May 29 evening (6–10 pm), enjoy the traditional bluegrass music of Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper in our Orchard at 7:30 pm followed by the Country Roads Illuminated Fountain Performance at 9 pm. During our June 15 evening (6–10 pm), dance along to lively Latin fusion courtesy of De Tierra Caliente in our Main Fountain Garden at 7:30 pm followed by the I Love the Nightlife Illuminated Fountain Performance at 9 pm. Member reservations are not required and Complimentary Guests Tickets are accepted on these evenings. Plan Your Visit Discounts Just for You  Enjoy Exclusive Garden Center and Nursery Discounts Want to get ready for spring planting and bring the inspiration of Longwood Gardens to your home? Visit these garden centers and nurseries for Member discounts on goods and services. If you have questions about an offer, please call the company directly. To receive the offer, please present your current Membership card. These offers may not be combined with any other offers and are valid at listed locations only. Learn More Get the Most Out of Your Membership  Join Us for Our In-Person Member Orientation Members are invited to join Longwood staff on April 23 at 10:30 am or 12 pm for an introduction to our Gardens and to discover all your Membership has to offer. Learn more about your Member benefits, visiting tips, and the history of Longwood. Afterward, enjoy a 60-minute Gardens tour! Registration is required, sell-out is likely.  Register Now Please note: Work is being done in the Gardens to prepare for the installations of our upcoming exhibition, Light: Installations by Bruce Munro, which will be on view Thursday through Sunday evenings from June 30–October 30. You may notice some temporary area closures as we prepare for this upcoming exhibition. We are so excited to share with you the dazzling artistry and infinite imagination of artist Bruce Munro, starting June 30.  1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348   longwoodgardens.org

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