Student Life

Students enrolled in the College Internship, International or Professional Gardener Training Program can live on the property in a dynamic social community known as Red Lion Row.  The Professional Gardener (PG) program is a two-year, tuition-free program offered every year to approximately eight individuals.  PG Students work in all horticultural areas of the garden and receive classroom instruction from Longwood staff and outside instructors.  The international program is a twelve-month practical training experience provided each year for students from other countries.  International students rotate monthly through various indoor and outdoor training assignments.  The College Internship program is a three-to-twelve-month program specializing in one of many areas throughout the garden.  It is offered to college students to gain practical experience, learn career skills and study amid the world's premier horticultural display.  International and College interns attend weekly student activities together, such as field trips and special lectures.  All students attend monthly student meetings, which provide updates and a place to raise questions, concerns, or ideas. For more information on different aspects of student life, follow the links below.

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.