Library and Archives
"With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I live without envy.” -Lope de Vega
Longwood Gardens' Library offers materials in horticulture, botany and the allied arts and sciences.
We are open to Garden Passholders and the general public, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We highly recommend making an appointment for us to better serve you.
Call 610-388-5440, or email library@longwoodgardens.org.
Click here to see recent additions to the library collections.
2010 Course Catalog Available Now
Lectures, Courses and Workshops
Longwood offers the opportunity to learn directly from our gardeners and horticulturists in the unique Longwood learning environment.
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Branches for Impact
Thursday, April 8
Learn about the best woody plants for impact in arrangements as well as ones that perform well in our area.
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Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
on view April 10–November 21, 2010
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.
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Orchid Extravaganza
Now through March 31
The divas of the plant world put on an unforgettable show throughout the Conservatory. See thousands of orchids from around the world, including a living orchid curtain and orchid topiaries, among many other innovative displays.
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Blue Poppies
In Bloom Now!
Longwood's famed Blue Poppies are back! These elusive plants are usually found in Scotland, Alaska and the Himalayas, but you need only to travel to Longwood to see these show-stopping beauties.
