Among the many captivating elements of Garden Glow is Seeking Light: Bonsai Illuminated, an installation that invites you to experience bonsai as you never have before.

This Friday, February 13, Garden Glow makes its debut … and we can’t wait to welcome you.

This rare horticultural gem first came to Longwood nearly 70 years ago, and we use that original plant to propagate a crop each year for A Longwood Christmas.

Inspired by the graceful branching and informal upright style of a Japanese maple, our meticulously hand-carved and cast gem bonsai sculpture celebrates both tradition and transformation, with a surface that shimmers with gemstone-like facets.

What awaits you in our Ballroom is pure inspiration, individuality, and creative expression, reminding us that when we come together to create, the result is nothing short of brilliant.

A Longwood Christmas dazzles with more than half a million lights transforming our outdoor gardens—and it’s all thanks to the incredible creativity and craftmanship of a team of dozens of horticulturists, arborists, craftspeople, and volunteers who make the magic happen.

For the first time, we’re highlighting our Continuing Education programs with a Christmas tree entirely designed and created by Continuing Education floral design students and volunteers.

Our world-class chrysanthemum collection features primarily cultivars and hybrids developed in Japan and China … and a rare Japanese book recently acquired by the Longwood Library reflects the beauty and the long-standing importance of the chrysanthemum to Japanese culture.

This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of our most cherished displays—the Garden Railway.

When you think of summer flowers, it’s important to consider the differences between summer plants that thrive in hot summer climates versus those that prefer mild summer temperatures.

. It’s our very first winter with the new West Conservatory, meaning it’s your very first chance to witness this architectural showstopper begin its peak flowering season.

Magic is all this and more for the seven local art centers who created the spectacular ornaments that grace the beautiful Ballroom trees for this year’s A Longwood Christmas display.

We have transformed our elegant Music Room into a lavish peppermint palace ready to host a formal ball … and we’ve quite literally rolled out the red carpet for you.

A staggering work of art with delicate, fine details that is not only as a nod to the translucency and beauty of the nearby new West Conservatory—but as an homage to the dexterity and dedication of those who designed and created it.

We’re thrilled to welcome you to an unparalleled new chapter in our legacy—a 17-acre expansion and reimagination of our grounds, serving as the most ambitious undertaking in our history. With the addition of these 17 acres of new gardens, new landscapes, and new buildings are many more opportunities for holiday magic.

Our Garden Shop has gone above and beyond to bring that magic to life in the form of heartfelt keepsakes, one-of-a-kind handmade finds, apparel, and so much more … so you can take home some of the magic.

This month in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory, the beauty of bonsai is on full display—as is the beauty of learning and collaboration.

Our remarkable Garden Railway has delighted guests of all ages for 24 years now … and how this multi-level world in miniature all comes together is no small feat.

With this year’s A Longwood Christmas season, we have had so much fun not only celebrating all things retro—but also sharing the immense creativity and talents of the many, many makers behind this spectacular display.

This year’s A Longwood Christmas display is bursting with festive trees, throwback toys, a vintage Christmas street scene, and much more … including seven trees in our Ballroom dressed in beautiful ornaments crafted by children from seven local youth-serving organizations.