Land Stewardship

Longwood Gardens has a deep commitment to ecological land management. This commitment extends beyond the formal gardens to include nearly 700 acres of natural areas. The perimeter crew, led by the Land Steward, manages these diverse lands, which include meadows, forests, and wetlands. They are responsible for managing invasive plant species; the prescribed fire program in the meadows; perimeter plantings; right-of-way mowing; and forest, wetland and wildlife management. 

Chrysanthemum Festival

Beginning October 19

Experience our spectacular show of exhibition chrysanthemums. Unique forms, including butterflies, spirals and our largest thousand bloom chrysanthemum ever adorn the Conservatory.


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Timed Tickets for Christmas Display and Ice Skating Shows on sale now

Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Watch renowned ice skaters perform in a fairy-tale setting.


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Open Air Theatre Fountains

Autumn shows through Nov. 22

The Open Air Theatre fountains come alive with musical fountain shows daily! Enjoy 5-minute shows every hour on the hour, from 10:00 am until one hour before Gardens close.


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Yuletide Buffet

December 20–23 & 26–31; 3:00–8:00 pm

Join friends and family at this sumptuous holiday feast! The menu includes a variety of meats, vegetables, soup, rolls, desserts and beverages.


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What's in Bloom

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.


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Read Longwood's Blog

Learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes at Longwood with our new blog, Longwood Gardens: Behind the Plants. Don't miss what our staff are saying about some of our most popular areas of the Gardens.


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