There’s much to celebrate, experience, and enjoy here in our Gardens—and we look forward to doing so with you. Read on for more on our upcoming Meadow Garden Anniversary Celebration, our final Member Appreciation Day and Members-only Evening of the season; how you can help support our local community; and more!
Timed reservations required for Members when arriving after 3 pm Thursdays–Saturdays through October 27, during Longwood Reimagined Member Previews (November 3–17), and daily throughout A Longwood Christmas. Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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Planning to visit the Gardens this weekend? Consider helping support our local community by participating in an urgent food drive to stock the shelves at the Kennett Area Food Cupboard.
When arriving at our Gardens September 19 through 22, look for the boxes in our Visitor Center in which you can donate.
Please note: Members are able to drop off items in the Visitor Center during operating hours. Gardens entry is not required to participate in the food drive.
While the Kennett Area Food Cupboard appreciates all food donations, the following items are in highest demand.
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- One- or two-pound bags of white rice
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One- or two-pound bags of dried beans (pinto, black)
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Canned tomatoes/tomato sauce
- Canned meat (tuna, chicken, deviled ham)
- Small-shaped pasta (elbow, bowtie)
- Tortillas
- Cereal
- Flour, sugar, maseca (corn flour)
- Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard
- Valentina sauce
- Salt
- Cooking oil
- Broth, stock
- Nescafe (instant coffee)
- Coffee, tea
- Baby wipes and diapers (size 4, 5, 6 or training pants)
- Feminine hygiene products (pads)
- Toilet paper, paper towels
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The Kennett Area Food Cupboard is the largest food cupboard in Southern Chester County, providing food to more than 800 households in the Avon Grove, Unionville-Chadds Ford, and Kennett Consolidated School Districts, and feeding more than 1,000 people per month.
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CELEBRATE OUR MEADOW GARDEN
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Our Expanded Meadow Garden Turns 10 |
Join us September 20 from 4 to 7 pm when we’ll celebrate with a variety of strolls, talks, and opportunities to experience all this beautiful space means to Longwood—and to our region. Here, in this important habitat that is increasingly rare in our region, discover its beauty, its complex interrelationship of plants and animals, and how we work year-round to maintain its health, vigor, and resilience.
While you’re here, join us for our Festive Friday: Party Like It’s 1999.
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Longwood Reimagined Update
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Everywhere you turn there is hustle and bustle as we continue to work toward the grand debut of Longwood Reimagined in November. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some of the exciting additions in our West Conservatory that we can’t wait to share with you!
This exuberant garden highlighting plants from the Mediterranean region is designed as islands of plantings surrounded by water, so we were particularly excited last week to fill our interior water features! We have planted 3,500 permanent plants representing 60 taxa with more seasonal plantings, including an array of stunning hanging baskets, joining the sweeping landscape later this fall just in time for our Member previews (November 3–17).
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Back in 2022, we shared that we had begun training four Buddha’s hands (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylus) and six Kumquat (Citrus fukushu) to be grown in the espalier style in the West Conservatory. Those plants were delivered to their new home last week and have already made a few pollinator friends!
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Another highlight from our West Conservatory is the allée of 27 Willow Wattle (Acacia salicina) that line the north walkway. Just coming into bloom now, this variety is different than the acacia found in our Orangery, but equally stunning! The diminutive yellow—and wonderfully fragrant-—blooms last into early winter, so prepare to be wowed!
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We can’t wait to show off this amazing new garden experience later this fall. If you have not signed up for our Member previews to get a sneak peek before the public debut, reservations are still available.
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Our Final Members-only Evening of the Season |
Don’t miss our last Members-only evening of the summer! On Sunday, September 22, dance the evening away with Grammy-nominated band The Revelers as they take the Orchard stage (near the Meadow Garden) at 6 pm for an evening of Swamp Pop, Zydeco, and Louisiana dancehall music. Then, enjoy the Country Roads Illuminated Fountain Performance at 7:45 pm. Gardens are open until 9 pm.
Member reservations are not required on these evenings. Members’ guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require Admission tickets. Complimentary Guest Tickets may be used on these evenings. The Orchard does not have chairs or benches. Members may set up their own chairs or blankets on these evenings, beginning at 5 pm.
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Join us for our last Member Appreciation Day of the season! Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop–both online and on-site–and on dining.
Member reservations required if visiting after 3 pm (except for Gardens Premium Members).
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Members are invited to join Longwood staff in the Visitor Center Auditorium for an 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 activity!
Learn More>
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UPCOMING EXHIBITS IN OUR GARDENS
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Join us as the Brandywine Bonsai Society hosts their bonsai exhibit in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory; the exhibit is open to the public through admission to Longwood Gardens.
Starting October 4 through October 31, enjoy a selection of Longwood’s chrysanthemum bonsai and hardy bonsai in fall color in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory.
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