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Growing Dahlias at Home
September 19, 2018
If you’re looking to augment your garden with late season blooms at a time when most perennials begin to fade, consider dahlias. Dahlias come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, and because of their variety, can be incorporated into many garden landscapes. Dahlias are also beautiful in the home, as they make excellent cut flowers.
Our Award-Winning Orchid Collection
August 31, 2018
Recently, we were able to bring some orchids from the Longwood collection to the Mid-Atlantic American Orchid Society (AOS) Judging Center. We were thrilled to receive 10 awards on eight plants, and among them are some rather important awards!
Making Our Fountains Dance
August 17, 2018
Our imaginative fountain choreographers utilize cutting-edge technology and artistic finesse to create astonishing performances.
The Botany of Beer
July 25, 2018
For the past several years, we have been working closely with Victory Brewing Company to create a unique collection of botanically-inspired beers. While some of the ingredients used in flavoring these beers have come to us from around the world, others were grown right here at our Gardens. All, however, possess rich botanical histories that have imbued these beers with a unique character (and flavor!) that is quintessentially Longwood. Get to know our brews better by taking a closer look at some of the plants essential to our brewing process.
Designing Longwood’s Fireworks & Fountains Shows
July 16, 2018
When it comes to fireworks at Longwood, our legacy runs deep—or, rather, sky high.
