Science in Action

An indoor walkway passes between gray-green foliage and spikes of orange blooms in the foreground, and hanging baskets and four tall thin cypress trees in the background, sunlit through conservatory windows.
Holden Barnes
On View Now–March 22, 2026

Winter Wonder

Explore the Season
Indoor conservatory with tropical plants and soaring arches, lit with blue, gold, fuchsia.

February 13–March 8, 2026

G A R D E N  G L O W

Nature and light collide in Garden Glow—an enchanting after-hours journey through our Conservatory and Main Fountain Garden Districts. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Evenings, 5:00–10:00 pm. Garden Glow tickets required.

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The sun rises over a winter meadow of dried grasses and bare branch trees as two birds fly toward the sun

Ensuring a Beautiful Tomorrow

Our Science Strategy

At its heart, our science strategy reflects who we are: a passionate community of experts committed to deepening the world’s understanding of plants—from how to grow them with extraordinary care to how to protect their future in the wild.

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Science Series

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Tall spikes of pale blue flowers amid glasshouse greenery.

Gardens

Pride-of-Madeira in Bloom

Echium candicans ′Select Blue′ is one of the stars of our early spring Conservatory display. Endemic to the island of Madeira, it grows there on rocky cliffs and terraces, but is considered rare in its native habitat. Commonly found in California landscapes, it is attractive to honeybees, hummingbirds, and butterflies, but is generally unpalatable to deer and other browsers.

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Upcoming Classes

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Distinctive Dining at 1906

Delight in garden-inspired dining where seasonal flavors, elegant ambiance, and culinary artistry create an unforgettable experience. Nestled beneath the iconic Main Conservatory and overlooking the dazzling Main Fountain Garden, 1906 redefines what it means to dine in style. Advance reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome at the Bar and Lounge.

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From Our Blog

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Reversing the Red at Longwood
Yellow orchids growing in a forest covered area.

Reversing the Red at Longwood

By Peter Zale, Ph.D., on February 4, 2026
Echoes of Excellence: Must-See Debuts
Two images side by side of a person sitting at an organ, smiling at the camera.

Echoes of Excellence: Must-See Debuts

By Katie Mobley, on January 28, 2026
Growing Tomorrow’s Garden Leaders: Inside the Longwood Fellows Program
A full-body group portrait of four Longwood Fellows standing side-by-side in formal business-casual attire against a lush green background.

Growing Tomorrow’s Garden Leaders: Inside the Longwood Fellows Program

By Carmen Grey, Yan Li, Jennifer Dick, and Nathaniel Cody, on January 21, 2026
Longwood Science: Past, Present, and a Purposeful Future
A striking top-down view shows a massive, perfectly spherical Chrysanthemum.

Longwood Science: Past, Present, and a Purposeful Future

By Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D., on January 14, 2026
Nurturing a Rare Gem
A scenic view of the Orangery during the 2025 Christmas season. The bright blue coleus spikes are featured in the foreground, leading the eye across a manicured green lawn toward glowing Christmas trees and ivy-wrapped stone pillars.

Nurturing a Rare Gem

By John Leader and Peter Zale, Ph.D., on January 7, 2026
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Host an Event

Private Events at Longwood

The renowned Longwood experience you’ve come to expect takes a new, unforgettable form with Events at Longwood—and we can’t wait to welcome you.

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Chelsea Chen

March 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Chelsea Chen

Praised for her “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur” (The New York Times), Chelsea Chen is one of America’s leading concert organists, whose programs feature a unique mix of traditional organ repertoire along with piano/orchestral transcriptions and contemporary music.

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