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From reducing steep slopes that are more vulnerable to erosion, to protecting our iconic trees, to thoughtfully rerouting its trails, the care we put into our evolving Meadow Garden is a fantastic example of adapting to changing conditions and stewarding a dynamic landscape, while creating meaningful, beautiful experiences for our guests.

More than a remarkable specimen, this bonsai is a witness, a teacher, a testament to the artists who have cared for it, and a spectacular model of the enduring art of slowing down

An observation posted from Longwood appeared to show a species long presumed extinct. What followed is a story about curiosity — but also about science, patience, persistence, and decades of thoughtful stewardship.

Want to learn how you could incorporate the best natives into your home garden or landscape? Read on for how to do so and where you can view native species here at Longwood.

I had the extraordinary experience of walking the Gardens as they come alive at evening … here I share with you all I saw—and photographed—and all there is for you to see during our spring evenings.

Considering the vastness of our collection, our operations, and our acreage, it might be surprising to learn that a dedicated team of just three full-time woody nursery horticulturists manages our seven-acre woody nursery, supporting all our seasonal and permanent woody plants.

Adjacent to the new Bonsai Courtyard, this three-story building houses horticulture staff workspaces, boiler operations, and, now, our Bonsai Workshop. Follow along we take a behind-the-scenes look at this storied space and its integral role at Longwood.

Our first hybrid Cynorkis—Cynorkis Longwood Pink Gem—is now on view for the first time in our Orchid House for the next week, and ready to delight.

Our beloved Whispering Bench is not only a lovely place to sit and take in the view; it’s a place of physics, history, and curiosity, where secrets have been told—and fun has been had—for generations.

With our recent award of a competitive grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as part of the Wild Resource Conservation Program, we are thrilled to be able to grow our efforts in preserving more species of conservation concern through the expansion of our seed bank.

Through April, classic spring plants such as hydrangeas, azaleas, and fuchsias bloom indoors in new and exciting varieties.

With 35 specimens and more than a dozen forms ranging from wedding cakes to spirals to birds, our Topiary Garden is much more than a collection of yews (Taxus)—it’s also a collection of stories told by those who have so expertly cared for it.

These late spring flowers have just recently made their debut along Flower Garden Walk, but we’ve been carefully planning and coaxing their arrival since last summer, using a growing technique rooted in precision and care.

If you live in a place where Eastern bluebirds might thrive, you can support this species at home with your own bluebird house.

Very little trace of this iris garden survives today (we don’t even know where it was located!), and only by delving deep into the archives are we able to piece together the story of this long-vanished garden.

By creating a cut flower garden at home you can have the luxury of creating bouquets to take inside … and to enjoy them even when you’re not strolling through the garden.