The Gardens
Welcome to Longwood Gardens—the world’s premier horticultural showplace. This section of our site allows you to explore, enjoy and learn about the magnificent gardens, its rich history and heritage and its mission and vision. Take a behind-the-scenes look at Longwood's world-class horticulture department and find out what it takes to plan, craft and maintain our spectacular displays.
Nature's Castles
Now Open!
The sky’s the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses created by the country’s best designers! Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations.
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Fountain Schedule
Everyday throughout the summer
Enjoy a cool respite from the summer heat as thousands of fountain jets shower their refreshing magic on the Gardens.
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Fireworks & Fountains
Don't miss our next show, July 19!
Celebrate a summer of "oohs" and "aahs" as spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music.
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Meadow Wildflower Walks
Saturdays, 11:00 pm
Longwood's Meadow is full of amazing wildflowers all summer long. Get special guided tours of this beautiful and serene area of the Gardens on Saturday mornings throughout the summer.
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Conservatory Tour Podcasts
You can now access audio tours of Longwood's Conservatory to listen to at home, or play on your personal MP3 player while in the Gardens. These audio files will play on any digital music player or computer.
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