The Groundskeeping staff are responsible for mowing, seeding, sodding and fertilizing, as well as leaf clean-up and snow removal. The crew maintains 70 acres of turfgrass in the public portion of the Gardens, and another 30 acres in the perimeter lands.
The soil and compost crew provides soil, growing media, and mulch--and hauls organic debris to process it into usable products. Staff members maintain approximately nine acres of topsoil fields that allow Longwood to use its own topsoil in all of its displays. The soil pasteurization process prepares the soil for use in the Gardens. On average, the team handles 8,000 yards of compost and soil per year.
Enjoy a night of hot jazz in a floral paradise at The Jazz Club at Longwood Gardens. Performers include Grammy winner Terence Blanchard, stunning vocalist Jane Monheit and the captivating duo of Joshua Redman & Brad Mehldau Duo.
When a dozen roses just isn't enough, surround your sweetheart with flowers, sweet desserts and luscious cuisine during this one-of-a-kind event in the Conservatory.
Celebrate Samuel Barber's 100th birthday with Barber's String Quartet Op.11, a well-crafted three-movement work performed by the talented musicians of the Curtis Institute of Music.
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.
A team of Longwood Volunteers gathers horticultural highlights from the Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory. Download a pdf of their top picks for the week, including photos and locations.