Beyond the Garden Gates Days

May 4 & 18. 11:00 am–3:00 pm

Meet our arborists and gardeners that care for the trees and flowers throughout Spring Blooms. Explore the beauty of thousands of bulbs that bloom in a kaleidoscope of color at the Flower Garden Walk. Wander through Peirce's Woods and see demonstrations throughout our Conservatory and outdoor gardens.

Free with Gardens admission. Please note: Some of our behind-the-scenes experiences may not be fully accessible. Space is limited.

"Go Beyond" activities in the Gardens

Meet the Experts

11:00 am, 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm
Learn about our Spring Blooms display, our tree care and stewardship programs, and the history of our fountains during engaging and informative talks..

• May 4
  Senior Gardener Pandora Young takes you on a journey through the history, design, and management of Peirce’s Woods, which features native plantings.
• May 18
  P.S. du Pont Fellow and historian Colvin Randall shares the history and evolution of Longwood’s world-renowned Main Fountain Garden.

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Go Beyond With Our Staff

Look for our staff who are ready to answer your questions wearing our signature “Go Beyond” ribbons. 

Beyond the Garden Gates Throughout 2013

This year we invite you to “Go Beyond” our beauty as we open our doors to our workspaces, introduce you to our talented staff, and reveal the inspiration behind all that we do. Go beyond the garden gates during special events, tours, talks, and more to discover that what’s behind the scenes is also a thing of beauty.

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