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Learn About Our Platinum Circle Partner: Longwood Gardens
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​One of the world’s great gardens, Longwood’s story is one of legacy, innovation, and stewardship.
Our Gardens are a living expression of all that our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn.

Our Rich History
Years before it was a public garden, the land on which Longwood Gardens stands was home to the native Lenni Lenape tribe and Quaker farmers. Since then, the land has undergone significant transformation to become the magnificent property that is enjoyed by more than a million guests each year.
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Creating a Vision for the Future
Our ability to be leaders in public horticulture lies in our deliberate planning and adherence to the principles on which we were founded.


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Warm Up with these Winter Experiences

While it may be wintertime, the opportunities to engage in fun, hands-on experiences in our Gardens are heating up!

 From creating floral designs—while enjoying exclusive access to The Garden Shop—to creating oh-so-sweet, dessert-inspired floral designs, to practicing new photography techniques in our Conservatory (before it opens to guests!), join us for these upcoming experiences in our Gardens, in the community, and online.  
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​Plantology on Tap: Meeting Our Green Relations
At The Creamery of Kennett Square
February 16, 6–7 pm
We’ve proudly teamed up with The Creamery of Kennett Square to offer engaging horticultural experiences in this spirited community space. For our February Plantology on Tap, Christopher Bolden-Newsome, co-creator and co-director of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden and co-founder of Truelove Seeds, leads an engaging discussion about plants and belonging, and the power of eating culturally significant foods. A small bite and cocktail will be provided. Register Here
Plantology on Tap: Creating the Ultimate Flower Garden
At The Creamery of Kennett Square
March 16, 6–7 pm 
For our March Plantology on Tap, join expert gardener and author of The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide Jenny Rose Carey as she takes the mystery out of flower gardening, shedding light on how to create your own flower garden, choosing plants for the most spectacular effects, and much more. A small bite and cocktail will be provided.  Register Here
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Sweet Floral Treats: Key Lime Pie
March 22, 6–8 pm 
Register by March 13
Floral design is oh-so-much sweeter in this fun, hands-on experience led by Longwood’s East Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens. Join Gercens in our Gardens as he leads you in creating an equally flavorful floral design inspired by the iconic key lime pie.  Register Here
Asian-Inspired Garden Design (Virtual)
Begins April 4, Register by March 30
In this online experience, explore the components of traditional and interpretive Asian gardens and how to adapt those components in innovative ways, from rock placement to incorporating garden elements. As an optional extension of this experience, join us for a day-long bus trip to Delaware Quarries (Langhorne, PA) and the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) to see an array of applications and Asian-inspired gardens in person.  Register Here

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION

Longwood to Acquire Delaware Estate

We are excited to announce a momentous moment in Longwood's history—we have entered into an agreement to purchase and operate Granogue, the 505-acre estate and long-time residence of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irénée du Pont, Jr. located in New Castle County in northern Delaware.

Read more in The News Journal
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Beauty in the Making

As Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden

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continues to take shape and as our cultural landscape evolves, we are delighted to share with you a few of the many facets of this incredibly detailed project … so you can see true beauty in the making.

Watch as the Project Progresses

Longwood Reimagined
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The Gift of the Bonsai
From The Kennett Collection
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Longwood Reimagined
​November 2022 Timelapse
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We offer excellent professional opportunities to gain practical experience, learn career skills, and study in one of the world's premier display gardens.
Internship Program
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VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS {bring the gardens directly to your classroom}


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Paul B. Redman, President and Chief Executive Officer
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Longwood Gardens for the last 16 years, Paul has implemented institutional and strategic reforms that have positioned the Gardens as a premier horticultural, cultural, and educational institution of the 21st Century, while respecting the values of its founder, Pierre S. du Pont. The result has been nothing short of astounding with overall attendance doubling to almost 1.54 million visitors per year; an incredible climb in Membership support from 17,000 to 78,000 households; and earned income has almost tripled – all in the last decade. Longwood Gardens is now the most visited paid public garden in North America and the most visited paid cultural attraction in Philadelphia.

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1001 Longwood Road 
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: 610.388.1000
https://longwoodgardens.org
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