Welcome spring! As we enjoy all the signs of early spring in the gardens, from the thousands of Narcissus ‘Tête-à-tête' on Oak & Conifer Knoll, to budding flowering trees and shrubs, we are excited to bring you our latest eNews. Read on for more information on visiting during Spring Blooms, watch our latest Members-only webinar, explore our latest Longwood Reimagined progress, and more!
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| PLAN YOUR SPRING VISIT TODAY
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Make Your Member Reservations Today |
Spring is an extremely popular time to visit our Gardens. So we may provide an extraordinary experience for you, throughout Spring Blooms Members require timed reservations when visiting Thursday through Sunday from open to close.
We’re pleased to offer a special morning hour for Members from 9–10 am every Saturday and Sunday throughout Spring Blooms. Timed Member reservations are still required during this morning hour, but our Gardens will be available only to Members during that time. Reservations are limited, so please plan ahead.
Gardens Premium Members and Innovators do not require reservations at any time during Spring Blooms.
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Longwood Reimagined Continues |
Our Longwood Reimagined project continues to advance each week! As you visit the Gardens you may notice that the glass walls and roof panels continue to be installed on the West Conservatory, with installation expected to be completed in April. In addition, almost 2,000 square feet of glass has been installed in the arched openings and three central arched doors that make up the beautiful façade of our new restaurant and event space. On the roof above, we are creating the steps for tiered seating from which to view the Main Fountain Garden, and creating the planting beds for an allée of Yellowwood trees. The trees will be planted in late April, marking the first outdoor planting of the project! Finally, on the south side of the West Conservatory we are placing six large (20,000 gallon) tanks that our part of our sustainable rainwater capture system for the site. The first two tanks are in place, with the remaining tanks scheduled to be moved into place over the next few weeks for burial. The tanks are part of our sustainable rainwater capture system that will allow us to reuse collected rainwater from the roof of the new West Conservatory and Administration Building for irrigation and gray water purposes. Two of the tanks will hold collected rainwater, which is then treated, filtered, and stored in three of the remaining tanks for irrigation purposes and one tank for holding gray water. We look forward to sharing more Longwood Reimagined milestones as we move closer to our projected fall 2024 completion.
Want to learn more about this expansive project? Register for an upcoming Longwood Reimagined Member Talk this spring!
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Voices in the Landscape: Deeply Rooted with Storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston |
On View Now–June 30
Embark on a beautifully poignant journey with storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston as she honors and celebrates the strength, resiliency, and contributions of the African American community through the lens of horticulture and the power of story.
Through a series of 10 stops throughout the Gardens—including six that feature new audio versions designed for children ages 5 to 10—surround yourself in her moving spoken word and the beauty around you. Using your phone and QR codes at each stop, hear an ancient Zulu creation myth paired with the oldest plant on Earth in the Conservatory. Make your way to the Lookout Loft Treehouse and lean into the story of the significance and symbolism of woods and meadows. Call out the name of an ancestor in remembrance at the Large Lake while a traditional spiritual soothes your soul, and much more.
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WATCH OUR LATEST GARDEN CHAT
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Living Collections at Longwood |
Gardens Premium Members were recently invited to join Associate Director of Collections Anthony Aiello, Ph.D. as he discussed what a living collection is, how Longwood has developed its collections, and examples of different collections that we've grown over our history. If you were not able to attend (or would like to watch again!), please view the recording of our latest Garden Chat.
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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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| Complimentary Guest Tickets |
Valid during Spring Blooms
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As you plan your visit this spring, remember, all Membership levels receive two Complimentary Guest Tickets good for one-time general admission when you join or renew. Tickets can be accessed in your online Membership account.
Learn More >
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April 17, April 24, and May 1
Join us for our Member Appreciation Days! Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop and on dining.
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