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Education
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History of PGAA
Begun in 1970, this tuition-free, two-year accredited program is offered every other year to sixteen individuals who have obtained a high school diploma and have completed one year of horticultural work.
Trainees work in all horticultural areas of the garden and receive instruction from Longwood staff and outside consultants. Graduates are sought by botanical gardens, commercial horticultural enterprises, and estate gardens. The Professional Gardener Alumni Association (PGAA) was organized in 1976 to promote communication and to disseminate information among its members as well as others in horticulture.
Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium
March 2, 2012
The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.
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Today's Horticulture Symposium
Friday, February 3
Enjoy this daylong symposium boasting a diverse lineup of speakers and featuring a plant sale.
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Clivia Show
March 17 & 18
Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.
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Professional Gardener Program
Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.
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