Meet the Gardener

Join us for special talks where you have the opportunity to meet Longwood's Gardeners, and find out how they tend to one of the world's premiere gardens.

Meet the Orchid Grower

January 31 at 11:00 am
February 7, 14, 21 or 28 at 11:00 am
Our gardeners provide year-round care for Longwood's orchid collection consisting of over 2,300 different types of orchids! Learn more about the extraordinary variety of shapes, colors, and beauty that can be found in orchids. Surround yourself with some of Longwood's best bloomed residents as our Orchid Grower shares the secrets of one of our most popular displays. Meet in the Orchid House.

Creating Colorful Cannas

(no tours are scheduled at this time)
Did you know we start our best cannas in test tubes? Come find out how we select and grow these beauties, and learn more about how our canna breeding program is helping to protect and save cannas from deadly viruses.

Creating Colorful Chrysanthemums

(no talks scheduled at this time)
Learn how our Research Gardeners produce thousands of chrysanthemums each year by growing them in test tubes!

Meet the Chrysanthemum Grower

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Longwood is one of the only places in the country to grow these amazing mum forms and shapes.

Longwood's Topiary Garden

(no tours are scheduled at this time)
One of our expert gardeners will give you the inside scoop on mastering topiary techniques and will demonstrate shearing.