Contact the Continuing Education Department

For more information, you can contact the Continuing Education Department during business hours (weekdays 8:00 am–5:00 pm):

Julie at 610-388-5242

  • General information
  • Certificate course schedules
  • Test results
  • Certificate status
  • Course registration information
  • Mailing list additions/corrections
  • Class availability
  • Suggestions for future classes or instructors
  • Issues about classes or instructors

Susan at 610-388-5238

  • Course registration
  • Mailing list additions/corrections
  • Class availability
  • Suggestions for future classes or instructors
  • Issues about classes or instructors

2010 Course Catalog Available Now

Lectures, Courses and Workshops

Longwood offers the opportunity to learn directly from our gardeners and horticulturists in the unique Longwood learning environment.


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Get the Dirt on Dirt

Saturday, March 6 or March 20

Get your hands dirty while learning about a soil profile, bulk density, and the soil horizon. Learn how to test soil and how to interpret and utalize the results.


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Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance

on view April 10–November 21, 2010

Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.


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Orchid Extravaganza

Now through March 31

The divas of the plant world put on an unforgettable show throughout the Conservatory. See thousands of orchids from around the world, including a living orchid curtain and orchid topiaries, among many other innovative displays.


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Blue Poppies

In Bloom Now!

Longwood's famed Blue Poppies are back! These elusive plants are usually found in Scotland, Alaska and the Himalayas, but you need only to travel to Longwood to see these show-stopping beauties.