Library and Archives
"With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I live without envy.” -Lope de Vega
Longwood Gardens' Library offers materials in horticulture, botany and the allied arts and sciences.
We are open to Garden Passholders and the general public, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We highly recommend making an appointment for us to better serve you.
Call 610-388-1000 ext. #544 (please be sure to press the # sign when dialing any Longwood extension), or email library@longwoodgardens.org.
Click here to see recent additions to the library collections.
Creating Outdoor Holiday Light Displays
Sunday, 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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The Gardens Shop
Online or in the Visitor Center
Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.
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The Buds and the Bees
Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)
Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.
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Courses Now Available on LongwoodLive!
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.
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