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Hank Davis
On View Now–May 7, 2023

Spring Blooms

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  1. Wed. Oct 10
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  1. 10:00 am

 

    Complimentary Guest Tickets Accepted

    Complimentary Guest Tickets are for one-time general admission and not valid for specially ticketed events and blackout days (all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during A Longwood Christmas and every day December 25 through January 3). Check your tickets for additional restrictions.

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Gardens

Blue-poppies in Bloom

Longwood Gardens forces Meconopsis 'Lingholm' to flower every year in March, producing large blossoms that average four inches in diameter. Blue-poppies are infrequently cultivated outside their native habitat, the high elevations of the Himalayan Mountains.

See more of what’s in bloom

Upcoming Events

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Community Read 2023

Celebrate the tenth year of our Community Read and discover how food connects people, plants, and gardening. Read the books and join our Community Conversations with Black Food author Bryant Terry!

Explore Community Read 2023
April 18: Cooking Inspiration with Bryant Terry
April 25: Black Food Roundtable

Upcoming Classes

From Our Blog

Meet the Bright Young Talents of the 2023 Organ Competition
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A Day in the Life of an International Intern
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A Day in the Life of an International Intern

By Siphesihle Sibiya, on March 22, 2023
A Taste of Camellias
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A Taste of Camellias

By Anthony S. Aiello, on March 15, 2023
A Trip to Italy, Inspired by Longwood Reimagined
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A Trip to Italy, Inspired by Longwood Reimagined

By Faith Redcay, Ben Helde, and Elizabeth Ciskanik, on March 9, 2023
Resilience, Roots, and Relevancy
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Resilience, Roots, and Relevancy

By Jourdan Cole, on March 6, 2023
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Gardens

Beauty in the Making

As Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience continues to take shape and as our cultural landscape evolves, we are delighted to share with you a few of the many facets of this incredibly detailed project … so you can see true beauty in the making.

Watch as the Project Progresses
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On View Now–June 30, 2023

Voices in the Landscape

Embark on a beautifully poignant journey with storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston as she celebrates the strength, resilience, and contributions of the African American community through the lens of horticulture and the power of story.

Learn more