Children's Christmas Tree Display

Every Christmas season Longwood Gardens displays small Christmas trees adorned with creative ornaments made by local students. The call for participation is open during May, and schools that are selected will receive notice from Longwood by June 10.

Please download and print the submission form. As interest in this exhibit increases each year, acceptance letters will be mailed on a first come, first served basis.

Submission Form
General Guidelines

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Wachtmeister, the School & Youth Programs Coordinator, at kwachtmeister@longwoodgardens.org.

New this Year!

Children's wildlife trees designed by local schools. Longwood will incorporate three children's trees into the Wildlife Tree display.

Submission Form
Wildlife Tree Guidelines
Wildlife Tree Ornaments

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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