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.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a dramatic centerpiece using richly textured fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Learn techniques for securing these heavy, unusually shaped elements in the design.
Learn the techniques used to beautify and highlight outdoor spaces, and later take a walk as the sun sets to see the sparkling beauty of Longwood's outdoor display.
Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.
Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.
Professional Gardener courses and select Continuing Education courses are now available on LongwoodLIVE. Students can access instructor's presentations, resource links, assessment tools, discussion boards and more.