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Hello, September! As we welcome a new month, we also welcome you to continue enjoying all your Membership has to offer. This week, read about new Gardens hours, discover the birds of Longwood with a self-guided walk, get ready for the return of onsite classes, learn more about dahlias in our Members-only webinar recording, and much more! Looking for even more? Subscribe to the Longwood blog for some delicious details on all things Longwood … delivered right to you!
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New Hours Starting this Month
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Now through October 30, we are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm with our Illuminated Fountain Performances starting at 8:15 pm. Remember, Member reservations are required to visit the Gardens when arriving after 3 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings (except for Gardens Premium Members). We continue to be open Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm.
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Take a Self-Guided Bird Walk
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Wondering where you can find some of our most beloved feathered friends in our Gardens? From majestic great herons near our Hourglass Lake to chatty mockingbirds in our Meadow Garden, this guide details where and when you’ll be able to find a variety of interesting birds throughout the seasons.
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Learn With Us in the Gardens or Online
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In the Gardens or online, learn with us here, there, and everywhere. Starting in October, we will once again offer onsite learning experiences here at Longwood, but with a new twist. We’ve moved our in-person programming out of the classroom and into Longwood’s outdoor and cutting-edge spaces, with plenty of room to learn and have fun. Our onsite learning opportunities join our full suite of new, engaging online courses and experiences to help you learn and grow, no matter where you are. With engaging topics from plein air painting in our Meadow Garden to fall floral design from home, register for our classes today.
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Put a new twist on your favorite cocktails and mocktails—while celebrating the hard work of bees—during this online offering on September 30 from 6 to 8 pm to celebrate the hard work of bees. Mix in herbal simple syrups, tinctures, and hydrosols crafted especially for this class while learning how the perfect blend of herbal ingredients and honey can sweeten your drinks. The course includes a kit of herbal ingredients and a sample of Caledonia Spirits honey delivered to your home to create the two signature cocktails and one mocktail developed just for this class!
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Get All of the Delicious Details
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Looking for details on all things Longwood? Subscribe to the Longwood blog for exclusive stories, behind-the-scenes happenings, and expert insights, all told by a variety of Longwood voices.
In our latest blog post, Executive Chef Will Brown selects a few wines we’ll be featuring during our sold-out Wine & Jazz Festival, shares their stories, and pairs them with some fantastic recipes from 1906 that you can make from home.
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Discover The Beauty of Dahlias
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If you were unable to join us for our September 1 Members-only webinar, The Beauty of Dahlias with our Outdoor Landscape Manager Roger Davis and Owner of the Farm at Oxford Mara Tyler, or if you’d like to experience it again, we invite you to view this in-depth discussion about these summer darlings. Learn about their care, including harvesting beautiful blooms, easy plant staking solutions, and winterizing and storage best practices, and hear which dahlias Roger and Mara consider their favorites.
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Members are invited to join Longwood staff on September 11 at 10:30 am or 12 pm for an in-person introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer. Learn more about your Member benefits, visiting tips, and the history of Longwood. Afterward, enjoy a fun Gardens tour! The orientation will be held in the Gardens in the Visitor Center Auditorium (located through The Garden Shop).
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