Symposia
Today's Horticulture Symposium
Friday, February 5, 2010This daylong symposium hosted by the Professional Gardener Alumni Association of Longwood Gardens and is sponsored by Longwood Gardens and Chanticleer Foundation. The symposium boasts a diverse lineup of speakers and features a plant sale with an eclectic offering of plants, books and tools. Symposium registrants will also gain access to the gardens and will be treated to a warm buffet lunch.
All proceeds benefit educational student travel and other activities of the Professional Gardener Program at Longwood Gardens. Brochures are available on line through the link below. To request a printed brochure please contact Longwood Gardens Continuing Education office at 610-388-1000 ext. 507.
Horticulture credits for the organizations listed in the brochure:
APLD 4.5 CEU's and PLNA 1.0 CEU Download a pdf of the brochure.
Longwood Graduate Program Symposium - People, Plants, Collections: Making the Connection
Friday, March 5, 2010This one-day symposium is planned and hosted by the Fellows of the Longwood Graduate Program for public horticulture professionals. The 2010 topic will explore how institutions can connect people to their plant collections. Visit the Longwood Graduate Program website for more information about our upcoming event!
Lilytopia Symposium
May 24, 2010A one day symposium sponsored by Longwood Gardens, Anthos, and International Bulb Centre focusing on the most up to date information for industry professionals. Brochures available in January. Visit http://www.longwoodgardens.org/lilytopia.html for more information.
Longwood Teacher Institute
June 21–25, 2010A variety of professional development opportunities introduce classroom content through a combination of tours, lectures, and hands-on activities. Visit www.longwoodgardens.org/TeacherPrograms.html
Woody Plant Conference
July 16, 2010A one-day symposium sponsored by Longwood Gardens, Scott Arboretum, Chanticleer, PHS, Tyler Arboretum, and Morris Arboretum. Held at Scott Arboretum. Brochures available in April. Visit www.woodyplantconference.org for more information.
Perennial Plant Conference
October 2010A one-day symposium sponsored by Longwood Gardens, Scott Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, Chanticleer, and PHS. Held at Scott Arboretum. Brochures available in June. Visit
www.perennialplantconference.org for more information.
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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