Professional Gardener Alumni Association

The purpose of the PGAA is to encourage social and professional development among alumni and the horticultural community at large.

Recent graduate Jimmy McGrath, the recipient of this year's PGAA Travel Grant, is spending the next six months as an intern at Great Dixter House & Gardens in East Sussex, England. Follow along with his travels as he writes about his experiences at www.avantgartdener.blogspot.com

2008 Alumni Directory Update/Dues Registration Form (in pdf format)

The Alumni Directory is available in pdf format with paid membership. Please email Dan Maffei at dpmaffei@wdwells.com to receive your Alumni Directory via email.

2010 Course Catalog Available Now

Lectures, Courses and Workshops

Longwood offers the opportunity to learn directly from our gardeners and horticulturists in the unique Longwood learning environment.


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Branches for Impact

Thursday, April 8

Learn about the best woody plants for impact in arrangements as well as ones that perform well in our area.


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Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance

on view April 10–November 21, 2010

Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.


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Orchid Extravaganza

Now through March 31

The divas of the plant world put on an unforgettable show throughout the Conservatory. See thousands of orchids from around the world, including a living orchid curtain and orchid topiaries, among many other innovative displays.


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Blue Poppies

In Bloom Now!

Longwood's famed Blue Poppies are back! These elusive plants are usually found in Scotland, Alaska and the Himalayas, but you need only to travel to Longwood to see these show-stopping beauties.