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The Gardens
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Display and Design
Longwood is a display garden promoting the art and enjoyment of horticulture for the public, and the Gardens' Display and Design teams play an integral role in that mission by developing the Gardens' eight horticultural displays throughout the year. Gardeners work with Production staff to ensure that our plants are grown and displayed in the best possible fashion in our frequently changing conservatories and outdoor gardens. The end result showcases the combination of the art and science of horticulture!
Seasonal displays are often begun a year or more before they are seen by the public. Longwood's Display Specialist selects plants for the designs from information gathered by staff from the Display, Research and Production, and Integrated Pest Management departments.
For special displays utilizing custom structures, Longwood designers often work with our in-house craftspeople, including metal fabricators, carpenters, plumbers, and masons.
Our displays are constantly evaluated for ways to improve or enhance the visitor experience, and are made possible through the efforts of our Research and Production, Groundskeeping, Arboriculture, and Integrated Pest Management staff members.
Displays & Upcoming Events
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What's in Bloom
A team of Longwood Volunteers gathers horticultural highlights from the Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory. Download a pdf of their top picks for the week, including photos and locations.
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Secrets of Victoria: Waterlily Queen
On view May 25–September 2
Journey to the wild, remote flood plains of South America and to the great gardens of Europe and North America to discover Victoria, the waterlily queen.
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Visit our New Trial Garden!
When you visit our Idea Garden you will discover something new: our first-ever Trial Garden on view for our guests. This square space houses more than 250 cultivars within 10 genera: Clematis, Dahlia, Paeonia, Capsicum, Agastache, Salvia, Pentas, Lantana, Colocasia, and Canna.
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Beyond the Garden Gates Days & Nights
Enjoy family-fun activities, an outdoor concert, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
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