Daily Visitor Programs
Visitors are continuously learning as they walk through Longwood Gardens. Daily interactive activities include discovery stations, gardener demonstrations, plant walks, history talks and behind-the-scenes tours.
Daily learning opportunities for children include kid's storytimes and garden adventures, and a kid's map with many self-guided activities.
Pick up a "Map & Guide" in the Visitor Center for listings of times and locations of programs. "Meet Here" signs found in the Garden indicate the starting point and location for each event.
Discover how things work behind-the-scenes of the world’s premier display garden. Join Longwood’s gardeners, tradesmen, students, and volunteers on 20-30 minute walking tours of non-public areas. Tours lead visitors behind-the-scenes at the Italian Water Garden, Longwood’s power supply, the Main Fountain Garden, Open Air Theatre, and state-of-the-art Production Greenhouses.
Opportunities for learning change daily through the Gardens depending on season and time of day. Please check the events listing to view the programs scheduled during your visit.
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.
