Pierre du Pont built his first conservatory so he could have oranges in the winter. Although his experiment was not successful, it defines Longwood’s horticultural spirit even today--to make the impossible possible.
Longwood’s team of researchers, growers, display specialists, gardeners, and pest control experts adhere to the highest standards and achieve horticultural feats every day. Today the oranges Mr. du Pont desired actually grow in the Estate Fruit House, chrysanthemums are trained to cascade down the walls, blue poppies adorn the Conservatory in the Spring, clematis bloom in March, and other impossibilities become a reality every day.
Each season, each display offers the visitors a different experience. If you haven’t seen Longwood at all different times of the year, come again. You’ll be surprised at how different the same place can be!
Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.
Tickets on sale now! Performers include Rufus Wainwright, Boz Scaggs, Etta James and others.
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.
Enjoy a cool respite from the summer heat as thousands of fountain jets shower their refreshing magic on the Gardens.
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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