Center for Public Horticulture

The Center for Public Horticulture at the University of Delaware links the resources and expertise of UD faculty with public horticultural professionals and public gardens nationwide.

Through this partnership, the Center’s vision is to:

  • develop educational programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and existing professionals in the field,
  • produce and disseminate original, interdisciplinary research that will forge new partnerships,
  • enhance the skills of industry leaders, and
  • set the standard for public horticulture practices of the future.

For news, education, research, and information on public garden careers, visit the Center’s website at www.publichorticulture.udel.edu.

Harvest Table Designs

Friday, November 20; 1:00–4:00 pm

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a dramatic centerpiece using richly textured fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Learn techniques for securing these heavy, unusually shaped elements in the design.


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Creating Outdoor Holiday Light Displays

Sunday, December 6

Learn the techniques used to beautify and highlight outdoor spaces, and later take a walk as the sun sets to see the sparkling beauty of Longwood's outdoor display.


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The Gardens Shop

Online or in the Visitor Center

Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.


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The Buds and the Bees

Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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Courses Now Available on LongwoodLive!

Professional Gardener courses and select Continuing Education courses are now available on LongwoodLIVE. Students can access instructor's presentations, resource links, assessment tools, discussion boards and more.


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