Lectures, Courses and Workshops
Join our legacy of lifetime learning at Longwood Gardens. For 50 years, students have been enjoying our beautiful living classroom. Whether you are a beginner, a professional or an avid gardener, you can "grow" your skills and knowledge through our classes, courses and workshops.
Our core courses focus on the essentials of growing plants, using them in your landscape, maintaining a garden and using cut flowers in designs.
Our themed courses highlight topics of the season. You will find classes to help you enjoy spring blooms, orchids, florals, containers for outdoor small spaces and more!
Longwood Gardens is committed to the principle of equal educational opportunities without discrimination by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, presence of legally protected disability, or any other legally protected status.
Celebrating Japanese New Year Class
Thursday, December 4
Celebrate the Japanese New Year with Midori, as she shows you how to create a beautiful Ikebana design, using the traditional components of pine and bamboo.
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Holiday Wreath-making Class
December 5 & 6
This popular course offers students new ideas for making beautiful holiday wreaths, with examples that range from traditional to contemporary.
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Creating Outdoor Holiday Light Displays
Saturday, December 6
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.
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2008 Course Catalog
Follow the link below to download the 2008 course catalog in pdf format. You can also find a complete class listing under Lectures, Courses and Workshops on the left.
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2009 Continuing Education Course Catalog
Check back here in early November for the 2009 course catalog! Call 610-388-1000 ext. 559 to be added to the catalog mailing list.