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Continuing Education

Our courses provide practical information to enhance your knowledge, whatever your level of gardening experience.

K–8 Programs

Our K–8 curriculum-based instruction, summer camps, and Scout programs are designed to get kids off the couch and out into nature.

Teacher Professional Development

Onsite courses integrate classroom content and garden immersion through tours, lectures, and hands-on activities, while online courses provide instructor-facilitated professional development.

High School Programs

Students in grades 9–12 can gain valuable experience with our Longwood-led Curriculum Programs, Virtual Field Trips, Teen Volunteer Program, or our Cooperative Education Program.

Internships for U.S. Students

Our College Internship Program offers hands-on experience to prepare individuals for careers in horticulture and related arts and sciences.

International Internship & Training Program

Our educational mission is truly a global one. Every year, six to ten aspiring gardeners and horticultural experts travel from other countries to study at Longwood as an intern or trainee.

Longwood Fellows Program

A 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment.

Professional Gardener Program

Students participate in classroom and field-based experiences that prepare them to work in a wide range of horticultural settings.

Library & Archives

Our Library & Archives boasts an extensive collection of horticultural publications, archives, and digital images—available for use by our staff, students, and volunteers.