Symposia

Today's Horticulture Symposium

Friday, February 5, 2010
This 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 610-388-5454.

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, 2010
This 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!

Clivia Show & Lectures

March 13 & 14, 2010
Everyone interested in Cliva is encouraged to attend, and anyone can enter plants into the show. Lectures will include Growing Clivia on the East Coast by Mike Riska, and Clivia Research at Longwood Gardens by Alan Petravich. Clivia enthusiasts are invited to attend group lunch on Saturday where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and exchange information.

If you are interested in helping with the show or want more information, please contact Mike Riska merlad43@comcast.net or Alan Petravich at apetravich@longwoodgarden.org.

On March 19 & 20, 2011, the North American Clivia Society (NACS) symposium and show will be held at Longwood Gardens in a joint venture between NACS and Longwood. National and international speakers on a broad range of Cliva topics are being contacted to participate.  Those growers wanting to enter the show, who do not live near Longwood, are invited to ship plants, umbels, and florets to Longwood for processing. A reasonable amount of plant material can be accommodated, so register early. Registration begins October, 2010. Longwood plans to release the first Cliva introduction from their 30-year breeding program at this event.

Lilytopia Symposium

May 24, 2010
A 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, 2010
A 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, 2010
A 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 2010
A 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.