Continuing Education: All Classes

Learn how to navigate women’s wellness in a holistic, ayurvedic way—with adaptogenic and phytoestrogenic herbs that help to support a healthy lifestyle. Registration closed.

Perfect for landscape enthusiasts to professionals, this course fosters a deeper understanding of how thoughtful design can enhance the landscape experience for everyone. Registration closed.

Join us at the Centered Clay Studio in Kennett Square to create your own one-of-a-kind ceramic bonsai pot. Registration closed.

Take a special look at all things native orchids—from hardy orchids, to native orchids at Longwood and their ideal growing conditions. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of plant science—from leaf arrangement to flower structure, basic plant anatomy, and basic taxonomy. 

Core Course for Gardening Certificate

Fully online. Study the landscape to recognize potential problems and identify solutions that will reduce the environmental impact and encourage biodiversity. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

Enjoy a fun-filled, hands-on event where you’ll create your own personalized charcuterie board. 

Join The Garden Shop team in a hands-on workshop as our expert instructors guide you through the process of crafting your very own miniature garden enclosed in glass. Sold out. 

Choose from a delightful collection of colored papers to create your own everlasting paper bloom.

Through a series of lectures and plant walks, this course covers the identification and many landscape uses and benefits of deciduous trees found in this region. 

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

Gather your friends and family to explore, prepare, and taste different botanical flavors of loose-leaf teas.

Fully online. Learn and adapt components of traditional and interpretive Asian gardens.

Elective Class for Landscape Design Certificate

Join us for a relaxing morning surrounded by the beauty of orchids—and an enjoyable orchid-themed brunch with drink pairings.

Indulge in the rich world of chocolate with this interactive workshop centered around a delicious, guided tasting experience. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Join us for a lively lecture on topics from planting and care to the different varieties of peonies, then engage in a stroll through the Gardens to see how peonies are on display at Longwood.

Learn the fundamentals of portrait photography by experimenting with lighting, posing, and beautiful botanical scenery.

Submerse yourself in the foliage, trunks, branches, and bark of the bonsai of your choice and make your own two-dimensional creation.

Step into the technical side of floral arrangements during this hands-on course designed to grow your understanding of five different decorative design styles.

Core Course for Floral Design Certificate

Join us at The Creamery of Kennett Square for an engaging talk about the importance of native species in this spirited community space.

Learn to put together a charming and relaxed design comprised of a variety of colors, shapes, and textures.

Experience the height of spring bird migration while looking for species that are stopping over during their journey north. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Join us for this fun and engaging experience designed for botanical art beginners—and work at your own pace to discover your own illustration style.

Join us for a tour of Brandywine Cottage and Bondsville Mill Park, led by internationally recognized garden designer, horticulturist, and author David Culp.

Learn about the elegant basic arrangement styles typical of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana.

Get an expert take on what makes plants drought-tolerant, and which may be best for your yard.

Learn the best approach to landscape photography and produce stunning photos that capture the essence of the season.

Join us as we explore the perfect pairing that is wine and florals. 

Join Nat Geo Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts as she discusses her powerful memoir, Written in the Waters, exploring her time with the Black underwater archaeology group Diving With a Purpose as they searched for slave shipwrecks around the world. Sold out.

New to Longwood is this relaxing meditation and yoga experience surrounded by the natural beauty of our Gardens.

Nothing beats annuals if you’re looking for a big splash of summer color to add to your garden. 

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

Learn about the history of rosé and different rosé varieties from around the world, while exploring (and tasting) how a wine’s region of origin can influence its style, production, and taste.

Learn the best plants to select for your basket, what will thrive in a hanging environment, and how to arrange your planting for the biggest impact.

Explore the technique of crevice gardening, which replicates the exposed and rocky conditions of such environments as mountaintops, deserts, and coastlines. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Stretch your imagination and create a bonsai-inspired ikebana design, a three-dimensional artform of flower-arranging.

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

Using the power of photographic lenses and a sharp eye, capture an interesting view of the tiniest details of a plant—from the arrangement of petals to the presence of almost invisible textures, and more.

Join The Flower Sommelier, Christopher Sheridan, to find inspiration in our spring display and create two tussie-mussie bouquets.

Join The Garden Shop team and design your own low-maintenance succulent terrarium—perfect for those who want to add a touch of greenery to their home with the peace of mind that it will thrive even when they are away on vacation.

Learn essential gardening skills, including garden planning, safety practices, understanding fundamental tools, and mastering key gardening techniques. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

First Required Core Course for Gardening Certificate

During this relaxing morning, bask in the beauty of our Gardens while exploring the practice and science of nature therapy—which you can then practice on your own. 

Discover the foundations of healthy gardening and explore a variety of soils and alternative growing media.

Core Class for Gardening Certificate

See the Gardens from a fresh perspective during this fun and educational evening walk with horticulture expert Jeff Jabco.

Spend an evening learning more about the local ruby-throated hummingbird and how to attract them to your yard.

Join us to gain a strong understanding of long or telephoto lenses—and use the beauty of Longwood as your subject.

Create your own breathtaking contemporary wire bonsai sculpture, a masterpiece made to last forever. Morning session added!

Take a closer look at your own bonsai and get specific, tailored advice and guidance from our in-house bonsai experts.

Step into a collaborative, open, inspiring studio space where artists of all levels can grow and practice their skills in botanical art.

Join authors of The Flower Farmers: Inspiration and Advice from Expert Growers Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni for fun look into the world of flower farming.

Fully online. Dive into the fascinating history of roses, the queen of flowers—and how they came to be known as such.

Fully online. Take an introductory look at paving, retaining, and structural elements commonly found in residential landscapes.

Elective Course for Landscape Design Certificate

Join Longwood Gardens and acclaimed photographer and author Ngoc Minh Ngo for an evening celebrating the beauty and extraordinary history of the rose.

Join celebrated photographer and author Ngoc Minh Ngo for an exclusive morning of photography in Longwood’s Rose Garden

Explore elements of Asian design at several local Gardens on this day-long tour. 

Core Class for Landscape Design Certificate

Get inspired by the timeless beauty and versatility of blooming roses—then capture this beauty in an artistic floral arrangement.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

Plant summertime treasures in a container of diverse and contrasting textures. Sold out. Join the waitlist. 

Spend an evening sketching—and admiring—the verdant view of Longwood’s Topiary and Rose Gardens.

Join us at The Creamery of Kennett Square to build your knowledge base on all things coffee, including a general understanding of coffee's history and origins, the coffee plant itself, basic methods of post-harvest processing, and more.

Connect with the Gardens and your creative self while developing your writing toolkit and playing with words on the page.

Capture the sunny and vivid beauty of summer botanicals on paper in this immersive drawing workshop for beginners to avid art hobbyists.

Create a fun and breezy floral arrangement that brings beachy floral beauty to your home.

Create a floral arrangement that incorporates both late spring blooms and bright, warm weather loving summer flowers.

Join us for a special afternoon as conservation biologist and author Astrid Vargas, speaks on her book, On a Butterfly’s Wing, and her work with endangered species around the globe.

Using flowers and foliage, and accents like moss, twigs, and bark, make arrangements that celebrate the beauty of plant materials as they grow in nature.

Core Class for Floral Design Certificate

Through a lecture and demonstration, learn characteristic kusamono styles, methods for creation, display techniques, and care. 

Learn about the fundamental tools and techniques needed for floral design as well as the elements and principles of design. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

First Required Core Course for Floral Design Certificate

Get a detailed look into plants with exceptional ornamental attributes and resiliency in the garden; native groundcovers and vine varieties.

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

Master the art and science of plant propagation in this comprehensive, 4-week workshop series.

Core Class for Gardening Certificate

Enhance your skills and portfolio in the natural beauty of Longwood’s famous orchid collection.

Get incredible shots of moving water while learning the secrets of capturing water’s intricate details.

Relax amongst our lush Gardens setting, the perfect atmosphere to practice mindfulness, flow, and fitness.

Learn how you can incorporate innovative solutions into your landscape designs to help communities better manage their stormwater. 

Elective Class for the Landscape Design Certificate

Explore the fertility needs of indoor and outdoor potted plants; annual, perennial, and vegetable garden spaces; a few special needs plants (including ericaceous species and iron deficiencies); and basic turf fertility issues.

Create a floral arrangement that incorporates both late spring blooms and bright, warm weather loving summer flowers.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

Join professional photographer Drew Tolbert for a crash course in getting the most out of your phone’s camera.

Go on a journey through the fascinating history of the popular spirit gin and why this highly aromatic and flavorful spirit is so popular today.

Delve into the latest trends about woody plants during this onsite or online conference. 

During this hands-on workshop, discover the magic behind the indigo plant and its use as a natural fabric dye.

Explore the magic of precious metal clay and create botanically inspired fine silver jewelry in this two-part course with artist Hattie Weselyk.

Take a journey through the story of acorns—from ancient times to future forests, oaks trees have evolved and shaped our world all from these mighty seeds.

Stroll through the Gardens and a take part in a hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn all about evening container gardens—and then make your own.

Join us for a fun and festive floral design class where we’ll create stunning birthday-themed arrangements!

Learn the care and culture of bonsai, including techniques for designing and maintaining these sculptured treasures.

Dive into how gardening techniques can adapt to a changing climate.

Join 1906 chef Susanna Vaughan to learn about salting as a means of preserving your herbs.

Taking cues from the colors and movement of water, as well as the architecture of the formal gardens, create a sensational design that emulates these features.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

During this hands-on digital photography workshop, focus on Longwood’s abundant water features.

Using fresh, local, and seasonal flowers, create arrangements that boast vibrant summer colors and a whimsical garden feel, all while using creative, European techniques.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

Gain the confidence you need to keep your garden thriving in this practical class on irrigation designed for home gardeners.

Create stunning, garden-inspired pieces using colorful tiles, glass, and other materials.

Dive into a new medium during this four-part oil painting workshop where you’ll capture our stunning Waterlily Court.

Learn about common native plants, how to reduce environmental impact through proper fertilization, and discover winterizing techniques that benefit your garden.

Join local beekeepers and go inside the hive, taking a close look at the fascinating world of bees. 

Fully online. Develop a foundation in field sketching techniques, including line, tone, and color. 

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

Learn how to utilize reusable and biodegradable mechanics in your floral designs.

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

Join us for a special morning with acclaimed landscape architect and water designer James Garland as he shares from his expansive new book, Fountain Safari.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this art- and horticulture-centric orchid class! 

Stroll through Longwood and embark on a firsthand discovery of edible plants from jewelweed to milkweed and mayapple to black walnut.

En este taller práctico, con toda la instrucción en español, aprenderá a comprar, seleccionar y estilizar el diseño floral perfecto y llamativo.

Learn about what crops work well for a late season start and get some expert guidance on strategies to keep your garden productive for months to come. 

Choose from a delightful collection of colored papers to create your own everlasting waterlily, as you cut, stretch, and form petals to mimic real-life flowers. 

You’ll photograph the Main Fountain Garden as it glows with its nighttime lighting, as well as capture the infinite colors and fanfare of a private Illuminated Fountain Performance, set up just for you. 

Practice your floral design talents all while creating a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable gift.

Join Longwood Horticulturist Specialty Grower Tim Jennings, the point person for Longwood’s aquatic plants, to dive deeper into the topic of water-platters.

Take a closer look at meadow gardening, from common plant selections to the steps to successful establishment of a meadow garden.

Create an eye-catching, mini garden perfect for the “pollinator garden curious” that want to welcome pollinators to their backyard, patio, front steps, and more.

Learn how you can make your favorite florals last during this hands-on workshop exploring the art of preserved flowers.

During this special evening, enjoy exclusive evening access to the renewed Waterlily Court as well as a unique dining experience.

Explore how you can wow guests, family, and friends with striking tablescapes—designed by you!

Join The Garden Shop team and embrace the beauty of fall by crafting a stunning mini moss wall that captures the cozy, warm, earthy tones and textures of the season.

Learn to create impactful arrangements by showcasing strong linear components and striking negative space to add interest to the design.

Core Class for Floral Design Certificate

Learn why saving seed is important for both the environment and for our communities, and how to set yourself up for seed-saving success.

Learn how to select, plant, and maintain hedges that enhance your landscape year-round.

Taste-and-learn with this interactive, delicious class on all things heirloom tomatoes—from their flavors, to history, to uses in recipes.

Fully online. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes. 

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

Explore the variety and beauty of Longwood’s aquatics, and discuss expert tips on integrating aquatics in your own landscape.

During this relaxing learning experience that combines lecture, discussion, and gentle outdoor activities, discover the connections between nature and well-being in modern society.

Join Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Andrew Bunting as he shares some of the many plants whose eye-catching flowers, attractive foliage, or interesting seed heads can extend your garden’s season.

Discover a variety of drought-tolerant plants that thrive in a dry environment and explore gardening practices that preserve moisture while maintaining a stylish design.

Create a floral arrangement that incorporates both late summer blooms and warm, earth-toned fall flowers and foliage.

Enjoy a three-hour sumi ink workshop and learn the basics of the traditional Japanese art of brush painting.

Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to capture the beauty of Longwood’s world-renowned waterlily collection in the newly-revitalized Waterlily Court.

Spend an exclusive morning in the Gardens capturing the striking architectural beauty found throughout.

Fully online. Gain a solid understanding of native plants, trees, shrubs, and perennials to then apply to landscape design. 

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

Learn management techniques we use here in our Meadow Garden and how to apply them to your own landscape.

Delve into the fascinating history of cacao, learn about the cultivation and harvest process, and explore how the environment shapes the flavors of chocolate.

Join us for a special evening with Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz, one of the most in-demand and respected firms working in landscape architecture today.

Learn to create a graceful and charming arrangement fit for high tea—or perfect for any special occasion.

Engage in watercolor techniques from intuitive mark making and blind drawings to movement-inspired activities and observational sketching.

Learn what floral elements are needed to create your bouquet, including focal blooms, secondary blooms, filler, and greenery.

Learn how to create your own cottage-style garden at home.

Create your very own, hand-crafted, hammered fine silver earrings in the classic shape of a gingko leaf.

Join this introductory wildlife photography workshop and improve your skills with photographing subjects like birds, mammals, insects, and more!

Learn techniques such as bending, binding, folding, braiding, and weaving to take your designs to the next level. 

Elective Class for Floral Design Certificate

Join The Garden Shop team and create a timeless, fall-inspired display inside a glass cloche—preserving the vibrant colors and textures of the cozy season for years to come.

During this two-day symposium, explore the future of landscape preservation in the context of today’s unprecedented global change.

Join recognized experts for a day long conference with an educational focus.