Library and Archives History
The Longwood Gardens Library was originally founded in 1953 to house founder Pierre S. du Pont’s collection of horticultural, botanical, and related works. The library has since grown into a working collection of approximately 31,000 volumes of books and serials, including special collections.
The Library supports learning activities and serves as an information resource to staff, students, and visitors garden-wide.
The Longwood Gardens Archives is a repository for all non-current records of the institution preserved for their continuing value to Longwood Gardens. The Archives at Longwood Gardens primarily encompasses the time period from 1954.
We are a member of CBHL - The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries. We encourage you to visit their website: www.cbhl.net
Creating Outdoor Holiday Light Displays
Sunday, December 6
Learn the techniques used to beautify and highlight outdoor spaces, and later take a walk as the sun sets to see the sparkling beauty of Longwood's outdoor display.
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The Gardens Shop
Online or in the Visitor Center
Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.
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The Buds and the Bees
Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)
Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.
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Courses Now Available on LongwoodLive!
Professional Gardener courses and select Continuing Education courses are now available on LongwoodLIVE. Students can access instructor's presentations, resource links, assessment tools, discussion boards and more.
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