National Public Gardens Day

Philly Gardens Rock this National Public Gardens Day

Philadelphia boasts 30 public gardens within a 30-mile radius—the largest concentration of gardens in the U.S. To celebrate its status as “America’s Garden Capital” many of the region’s gardens, including our garden will participate in National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 10.

NPGD was conceived by the American Public Gardens Association and Rain Bird Corporation to raise awareness of our nation’s more than 500 public gardens. Public gardens offer beauty, respite, inspiration, and education impacting more than 70 million people a year. All participating Gardens in the Philadelphia region will offer free seed packets to guests visiting May 10.

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Events at Longwood Gardens on May 10:

Main Fountain Garden Tours

11:00 am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 pm
Explore the Main Fountain Garden, its fountains and history with one of our expert guides.

Italian Water Garden Tours

11:00 am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 pm
Learn about the history and experience the stunning beauty of the Italian Water Garden.

A Walk Through History

Every half hour from 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Enjoy a stroll through some of our beautiful and historic gardens, and learn about our heritage from our expert guides.

Our Pest Friends Walk

11:00 am
Join an Integrated Pest Management staff member for a glimpse into the world of insects and Longwood Gardens' pest management strategies.

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited.

Participating Gardens

Tyler Arboretum
Hagley Museum & Library
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Ambler Arboretum/Temple University
Haverford College Arboretum
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Mt. Cuba Center
Bartram's Garden
Brandywine River Museum
Wyck Association
Shofuso Japanese House & Garden
Chanticleer
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Meadowbrook Farm
Brandywine Conservancy
Tyler Formal Gardens
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Nemours
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
HORTULUS Farm
Fairmount Park Centennial Arboretum/Horticulture Center
Philadelphia Zoo
Cabrini College
Arboretum at The Barnes Foundation
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Lewis W. Barton Arboretum & Nature Preserve
Awbury Arboretum
Henry Schmieder Arboretum at Delaware Valley College
Welkinweir, Green Valleys Watershed Association