Longwood Gardens

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Our Gardens are 🦅💚 GREENER than ever as we count down to Super Bowl Sunday! But hey, Powell Gardens, how’s the competiti...
02/03/2025

Our Gardens are 🦅💚 GREENER than ever as we count down to Super Bowl Sunday! But hey, Powell Gardens, how’s the competition growing over in Kansas City? 🌱🏈 Think you can match this team spirit?

We’re feeling the Philly pride … now let’s see what you’ve got! Bring it! 🔥 Fly Eagles Fly! 💚🏆

Ever wondered about the science behind our stunning displays? Now’s your chance to meet the experts who bring Longwood’s...
02/02/2025

Ever wondered about the science behind our stunning displays? Now’s your chance to meet the experts who bring Longwood’s botanical brilliance to life!

Join us Saturday, February 8 at 1:00 pm as Floriculture Manager John Leader takes you on a deep dive into the incredible plants of our West Conservatory (free with Gardens admission!). Discover the fascinating world of Mediterranean seasonal plants and what it takes to grow and maintain this breathtaking landscape under glass.

Don’t miss this exclusive Science Series talk: Reimagining a Landscape Under Glass—a must for plant lovers and curious minds alike!

The unveiling of our 32,000-square-foot West Conservatory invites you to explore a world of spectacular plants from Mediterranean-like climates across the globe—thriving in perfect harmony under glass. And right now, in the heart of winter, many of these stunning plants are reaching their peak bloom, bringing vibrant color and beauty to the season.

Find out more at https://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/science-series

Photo by William Hill.

Will you be our Valentine? 💕 Give your loved ones a gift that blooms all year—Longwood Membership! Now through February ...
02/01/2025

Will you be our Valentine? 💕 Give your loved ones a gift that blooms all year—Longwood Membership! Now through February 14, 2025, get 10% off all Gift of Membership purchases with promo code HEARTFELT25.

Share the love with a Garden stroll this Valentine’s Day. 😍🌸

Give the gift of Membership: longwoodgardens.org/membership/gift-membership

TGIF! Share this with someone who needs a little sunshine.
01/31/2025

TGIF! Share this with someone who needs a little sunshine.

Have you experienced the region’s hottest new dining destination—our newly reimagined 1906—yet? Due to overwhelming dema...
01/30/2025

Have you experienced the region’s hottest new dining destination—our newly reimagined 1906—yet? Due to overwhelming demand, we’re opening our doors for exclusive evening reservations on select dates in February and March!

Immerse yourself in the artistry of 1906 Nights, where exquisite, botanically inspired cuisine meets the beauty of Longwood after hours. Savor seasonal flavors crafted from fresh, sustainable ingredients, then take a moonlit stroll through our breathtaking Longwood Reimagined spaces.

Reservations are available from 4:00–8:00 pm on select evenings in February and March.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity—reserve your table before they’re all booked! Find out more and make your reservations now: https://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/1906-nights

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a botanical library and archive? In a word: lots! Within the ar...
01/29/2025

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a botanical library and archive? In a word: lots! Within the archives, it’s our job to collect and preserve Longwood’s history—and with more than 2,500 boxes of institutional records, project files, correspondence, and personal papers; 15,000 architectural drawings, maps, and planting and display plans; 2,000 pieces of film, audio tape, and CDs; and an astounding more than 500,000 photographic prints, slides, and digital photos, among other items—it’s a big (and important) undertaking. Follow along as we take you behind the scenes of Longwood’s archives, including a typical day for the archives team and some collection highlights. Read more on our blog, at https://bit.ly/3Ej99kg

In the photo: Longwood Senior Archivist Connor Graham in the new archives space. Photo by Laurie Carrozzino.

01/27/2025

Let’s go Philadelphia Eagles! Fly, Eagles, Fly! 🦅💚 📣 🏈

Organ arrangement by Rudy Lucente. Video by Carol Gross.

Have you seen the towering columns of echeveria in our West Conservatory? They have sparked a lot of curiosity, and West...
01/26/2025

Have you seen the towering columns of echeveria in our West Conservatory? They have sparked a lot of curiosity, and West Conservatory Manager Kenny Silveira is happy to share with you some behind-the-scenes info on how they came together, and how we keep them looking succulent and happy.

TGIF! Whatever the weather is doing outside, it’s all warm hues and beautiful views from our Conservatories. Scroll thro...
01/24/2025

TGIF! Whatever the weather is doing outside, it’s all warm hues and beautiful views from our Conservatories. Scroll through to give your morning a tropical twist with these fiery blooms of red, orange, and yellow.

Winter Wonder is on view through March 23. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3XA5HWs

As winter casts a frosty veil over the landscape, softening the world outside into a serene palette of muted tones, our ...
01/23/2025

As winter casts a frosty veil over the landscape, softening the world outside into a serene palette of muted tones, our Conservatories are bursting into peak bloom, painting the beds with vibrant colors and lush textures. Here are just a few moments from our three acres under glass.

Who are you taking in the beauty with this winter? Get your tickets at longwoodgardens.org

Attention educators! The new semester is underway and we have several educational opportunities for your students to ign...
01/22/2025

Attention educators! The new semester is underway and we have several educational opportunities for your students to ignite their love of nature. Our Traveling Seeds Program for pre-K classes and our Spring Field Trips are open for registration. Find out more at https://bit.ly/3QB1bqM

“It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, ...
01/20/2025

“It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join us today to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration full of fun and inspiring family activities. Pick up an activity card in our East Conservatory between 11:00 am–3:00 pm, and explore the Conservatory while learning about Dr. King’s life, values, and mission to help spread kindness and fairness for all.

Learn all about Dr. King and his legacy; discover the African diaspora’s impact on plants, food, and traditions; explore the roots of jazz, blues, and hip-hop; and find out ways to make a difference in your community.

Today, we will also serve as a collection site for the Cradles to Crayons MLK Day clothing drive, in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Please consider bringing new and gently used clothing for the donation drive.

The Gardens are open 10:00 am–5:00 pm today.
More at longwoodgardens.org/mlk-day

Due to the imminent snowstorm, and for the safety of our staff and guests, the Gardens will be closed on Sunday, January...
01/18/2025

Due to the imminent snowstorm, and for the safety of our staff and guests, the Gardens will be closed on Sunday, January 19. We will reopen at 10:00 am on Monday, January 20. Refunds will automatically be issued to ticket buyers.

We have your Valentine’s weekend plans covered. Enjoy extended Garden hours all weekend (Friday–Sunday) until 9:00 pm. C...
01/18/2025

We have your Valentine’s weekend plans covered. Enjoy extended Garden hours all weekend (Friday–Sunday) until 9:00 pm. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a luxurious meal in 1906 and a lovely stroll around the Conservatories! Our 1906 restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on Valentine’s weekend, February 14-16, starting at 11:00 am. 🍽️ Our chefs have created an unforgettable prix fixe dinner menu featuring the world-renowned Sabatino Winter Black Truffles, with limited dinner reservations available for Sunday only. Lunch reservations are still available all weekend, but filling quickly! 💕

📅 Reservations are limited—reserve your spot now at https://bit.ly/42iOnLi

Winter Wonder is here! Winter brings so many amazing moments to our Conservatories with a number of anticipated bloom ev...
01/17/2025

Winter Wonder is here! Winter brings so many amazing moments to our Conservatories with a number of anticipated bloom events. Our new West Conservatory shines as its Mediterranean-inspired plants reach peak bloom. Vibrant colors, exotic textures, and sun-loving scents fill the air, transporting you to a warmer, welcoming oasis under glass.

Your peaceful winter getaway is here. Book your visit now at https://bit.ly/3XA5HWs

Do you know what goes on behind the beauty of our displays here at Longwood? Science! In fact, we have a whole team of d...
01/15/2025

Do you know what goes on behind the beauty of our displays here at Longwood? Science! In fact, we have a whole team of dedicated researchers and scientists who are deeply involved in multiple plant research and conservation projects. Some of them wear lab coats, some of them wear hiking boots, and sometimes they even have to put on head-to-toe safety gear.

During our Science Series, you get a chance to meet the talented staff behind the science of Longwood. These events are free for Members—no reservations needed! Not a Member? Tickets are available for purchase and include admission to our beautiful Gardens—secure yours today and find out more at https://bit.ly/3u1Zw4n.

Join us to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration full of fun and inspiring family activities...
01/14/2025

Join us to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration full of fun and inspiring family activities on January 20. Step in from the cold, pick up an activity card, and explore the East Conservatory while learning about Dr. King’s life, values, and mission to help spread kindness and fairness for all.

Learn all about Dr. King and his legacy; discover the African diaspora’s impact on plants, food, and traditions; explore the roots of jazz, blues, and hip-hop; and find out ways to make a difference in your community.

We will also serve as a collection site for the Cradles to Crayons MLK Day clothing drive, in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Please consider bringing new and gently used clothing for the donation drive.

The Gardens will be open 10:00 am–5:00 pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20) and the activity cards will be available 11:00 am–3:00 pm.
More at https://bit.ly/40w4XWG

Photo by Becca Mathias.

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