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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Floral Fun: Histories
April 23, 2020 (Afternoon)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Histories
April 23, 2020 (Evening)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Trees in Your Schoolyard
April 25, 2020
Learn how to identify common trees and become a steward in your own schoolyard.
Botanically Inspired Jewelry
Starts April 30, 2020
2 sessions. Explore the magic of precious metal clay and create botanically inspired fine silver jewelry.
Seeing the Forest through the Trees
May 2, 2020
Take an interpretive hike focused on the often-overlooked canopy of Longwood’s natural areas.
Trough Making
May 2, 2020 (AM)
Textured stone troughs show off sedums and other garden jewels like no other container.
Trough Making
May 2, 2020 (PM)
Textured stone troughs show off sedums and other garden jewels like no other container.
Functional Landscapes: From Global Trends to the Local View
May 5, 2020
Explore ideas from across the globe about the power of plants.
Everything About Orchids
Now–May 6, 2020
Free Online Course. Learn about our collection and enjoy orchids in your own home.
Weed Identification in Turf
May 6, 2020
Vital identification and management strategies for weeds common to landscape and turf sites.
Insect & Disease Management for Turf
May 6, 2020
Learn signs, symptoms, and management strategies to remedy common turfgrass problems.
Everything About Aquatics
May 7–September 27, 2020
Free Online Course. Explore our Waterlily Display and integrate aquatic plants in your garden.
Pest Identification
May 12, 2020
Explore our outdoor landscape and identify common pest signs and symptoms with an IPM specialist.
Plant Disease Identification
May 12, 2020
Learn the symptoms of plant disease, the conditions that cause them, and how to apply controls as necessary.
Advanced Floral Design II
Starts May 14, 2020
3 sessions. Create your own design signature with advanced techniques in this exciting capstone course.
The Enigma of New Zealand’s Plant Life
May 16, 2020
Take a journey through the landscapes of New Zealand and learn about the plants and adaptations of its flora.
Water Gardening in a Container
May 16, 2020
Divide and repot plants from Longwood's collection to take home for your water garden.
Inside the Hive
May 16, 2020
Curious about what goes on inside a beehive? Get answers and insight into the fascinating world of bees.
Floral Fun: Classic Flicks
May 19, 2020 (Afternoon)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Classic Flicks
May 19, 2020 (Evening)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Elements of Design Tour: Public Gardens on the Main Line
May 29, 2020
Explore three of the most notable gardens of the region on the historic Main Line.
Floral Design Certificate Exam
May 29, 2020
Students who have completed the requirements of the FD Certificate program are eligible to take the exam.
View from the Porch
May 30, 2020
Using vibrant wax-based pencils to layer and blend, you’ll create a luminous and charming miniature painting.
Buds, Blooms and Apertures
May 31, 2020
Learn how to be more selective, observant, and confident in the garden with your camera.
Unusual Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Plants
May 31, 2020 (AM)
Learn to integrate these underappreciated plants in permanent plantings.
Hardy Succulents for the Mid-Atlantic Landscape
May 31, 2020 (AM)
Learn tips and tricks for getting these xeric plants to survive our winters and thrive in our summers.
Unusual Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Plants
May 31, 2020 (PM)
Learn to integrate these underappreciated plants in permanent plantings.
Hardy Succulents for the Mid-Atlantic Landscape
May 31, 2020 (PM)
Learn tips and tricks for getting these xeric plants to survive our winters and thrive in our summers.
Design, Create, Construct: Walls
Starts June 2, 2020
4 sessions. Study design, foundations, drainage, costs, maintenance, and limits of DIY construction.
Brooklyn Bridge Park and Governor's Island
June 3, 2020
See where nature is taking a foothold on the shores of the largest city in the US.
Fundamentals of Foliage: Drawing and Rendering in Colored Pencils
June 4, 2020
Learn to draw the essential shapes of plant foliage.
All-Purpose Annuals (Part Two)
Starts June 4, 2020
4 sessions. Even a well-established perennial bed benefits from the addition of long-blooming accents.
Forget the Flowers
June 4, 2020
Let foliage take center stage by creating a striking focal point for your décor.
The Gardener and the Chef: Summer Fruits
June 10, 2020
Learn the culture and care of summer fruits as we explore the Idea Garden’s vegetable and fruit collection.
Specialty Nursery Tour
June 12, 2020
This unique trip visits regional nurseries to find high-quality and often hard-to-find plants for your garden.
Not Hardy, Not a Problem: Tropical Container Gardening
June 14, 2020 (AM)
Combine a variety of “hot” plants into a beautiful focal point to take home.
Not Hardy, Not a Problem: Tropical Container Gardening
June 14, 2020 (PM)
Combine a variety of “hot” plants into a beautiful focal point to take home.
Summer Floral Immersion: Basic I and II
Starts June 18, 2020
4 sessions. A combination of Basic Floral Design I and II in a concentrated format.
Bringing Life to Your School Grounds
June 22, 2020
Learn techniques to attract wildlife to your school grounds.
Restore the Life on Your School Grounds
June 25, 2020
Learn how to transform your school grounds using simple restoration techniques.
Floral Fun: Drama
June 25, 2020 (Afternoon)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Drama
June 25, 2020 (Evening)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Diversify your Harvest: Exceptional Herbs and Unconventional Veggies
June 27, 2020
Explore edible plants that can add interest to your garden and plate.
Vegetable Gardening Beyond Boot Camp
June 27, 2020
Go beyond the basics of vegetable gardening and make this your best harvest ever.
The “Ah” Factor: Nature as Therapy for Educators
July 8, 2020
Discover the benefits of engaging with nature for you and your students.
Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers—Online
Opens July 13, 2020
Fully online. Explore the world of traditional woody plants including flowering trees, shrubs, and conifers.
Annuals, Perennials, and Vines—Online
Opens July 13, 2020
Fully online. This collection of plants will add a burst of color to your landscape.
Introduction to Botanical Illustration
Starts July 13, 2020
6 sessions. For all who are interested in mastering the art of plant illustration.
An Evening of Botanical Illustration
Starts July 13, 2020
6 sessions. For beginners as well as more accomplished artists interested in the art of plant illustration.
Designing a Border Garden
Starts July 20, 2020
4 sessions. Learn unique planting combinations through design-related exercises and critiques.
Introduction to Graphic Communications
Starts July 26, 2020
4 sessions. Learn the standard tools and practices used to represent the landscape.
Floral Fun: Animated Flicks
July 28, 2020 (Afternoon)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Animated Flicks
July 28, 2020 (Evening)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Botanical Illustration: Where Art Meets Science
July 29, 2020
Learn how art techniques can help teach Next Generation Science Standards.
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your School Grounds
August 4, 2020
Attract beneficial bugs to your schoolyard with our insect mansions.
Principles of Color
Starts August 7, 2020
2 sessions. Explore the role of color using a spectrum of flowers, greens, and fabric backgrounds.
The Gardener and the Chef: Sweet and Savory Herbs
August 9, 2020
Try new dishes that exemplify the versatility of these plants.
Floral Fun: Epics
August 12, 2020 (Afternoon)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Epics
August 12, 2020 (Evening)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Underutilized and Underappreciated Woody Plants
Starts August 18, 2020
4 sessions. Learn about trees and shrubs with multi-season interest.
Landscape Design I
Starts August 19, 2020
8 sessions. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes.
Rain Gardens and the Plants that Love Them
August 20, 2020
Discover plants that can adapt to long periods of dry weather and heavy rainfall.
Water, Water, Everywhere
August 21, 2020
Focus on Longwood’s abundant water features in this hands-on digital photography workshop.
Nooks and Crannies: MFG, Grotto, Carillon
August 23, 2020
Capture Longwood's infrastructure utilizing low-light photography.
Basic Floral Design I
Starts August 27, 2020
6 sessions. Learn the fundamentals of floral design: how to condition flowers and use floral foam, tape, and wire.
Boggy Beauty
August 29, 2020
Make a bold statement in your floral arrangements with carnivorous plants.
Nooks and Crannies: MFG, Grotto, Carillon
August 30, 2020
Capture Longwood's infrastructure utilizing low-light photography.
Pest Identification
September 9, 2020
Learn to recognize pest damage and differentiate between harmful and beneficial insects.
Plant Disease Identification
September 9, 2020
Learn the symptoms of plant disease, the conditions that cause them, and how to apply controls as necessary.
Deciduous Trees
Starts September 10, 2020
7 sessions. Learn the identification and landscape uses of deciduous trees in this region.
Landscape Design II
Starts September 10, 2020
10 sessions. Delve more deeply into design creativity, garden features, and more advanced graphics.
Water, Water, Everywhere
September 11, 2020
Focus on Longwood’s abundant water features in this hands-on digital photography workshop.
Growing an Aromatic Life: Farm Tour
September 11, 2020
Discover tips for planting, harvesting, and distilling culinary and medicinal herbs at Barefoot Botanicals.
A Naturalist’s Notebook
September 11, 2020
Observe the natural world and capture what you see and feel as you draw, paint, and write in a blank journal.
Introduction to Ikebana
Starts September 11, 2020
2 sessions. This course will introduce you to Ikebana in general, featuring two different schools of study.
The Ah Factor: Nature as Therapy
September 12, 2020
Transform a personal space to tap into the benefits that horticulture can provide.
Fearless Watercolor
Starts September 12, 2020
6 sessions. Relax, paint, laugh, and learn in this fun class open to all skill levels.
Attracting Beneficial Bugs: Insect Mansions
September 13, 2020
Use natural materials to create a mansion of crevices to keep beneficial bugs in your yard.
Introduction to Botanical Illustration
Starts September 14, 2020
9 sessions. For all who are interested in mastering the art of plant illustration.
Botanical Illustration Studio
Starts September 14, 2020
9 sessions. Illustrate plants and flowers from Longwood's greenhouses and outdoor grounds.
An Evening of Botanical Illustration
Starts September 14, 2020
9 sessions. For beginners as well as accomplished artists interested in the art of plant illustration.
Floral Fun: Fantasies
September 15, 2020 (Afternoon)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Fantasies
September 15, 2020 (Evening)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Weed Identification in Turf
September 16, 2020
Vital identification and management strategies for weeds common to landscape and turf sites.
Insect & Disease Management for Turf
September 16, 2020
Hone your ability to diagnose symptoms of turf grass disease, insect infestation, or cultural damage.
Inspired by Italy: Modern Mass Design
September 18, 2020 (AM)
Celebrate the abundance of autumn inspired by Italy.
Inspired by Italy: Horizontal Layered Design
September 18, 2020 (PM)
Explore techniques for creating an opulent design inspired by Italy.
Composting: Start Your Microbes
September 19, 2020
Start a backyard compost system that produces “black gold” for your garden beds.
Composting: Beyond the Basics
September 26, 2020
Explore composting with difficult materials and on a larger scale.
Weekend of Macro Photography
Starts September 26, 2020
2 sessions. Learn how to capture the minute details of a plant.
Eco-Printing on a Scarf
September 26, 2020
Design and decorate a silk scarf using botanical materials.
Interpretations in Colored Pencils
Starts October 4, 2020
6 sessions. Learn techniques to capture the elusive subtleties of nature.
A Floral Journey
October 6, 2020
Take a trip through history and see how floral design has evolved over time.
People, Plants, & Landscape Design
Starts October 6, 2020
4 sessions. Discover a new design paradigm by exploring relationships between people and plants.
Catch the Current
October 7, 2020
Navigate through the latest cutting-edge floral design techniques.
Sustainable Landscape and Design Theory
Starts October 7, 2020
5 sessions. Discuss the theory of sustainable landscape design while learning alternative methods.
A Classic Fan with a Modern Twist
October 8, 2020
Put a modern twist on the classic Georgian-era fan design in this Master Class Workshop.
Floral Design Certificate Exam
October 9, 2020
Students who have completed the requirements of the FD Certificate program are eligible to take the exam.
Pastels in Plein Air
Starts October 9, 2020
4 sessions. Explore a different garden setting each week to capture its beauty in plein air.
Photo Op!
October 11, 2020
Enjoy the serenity of a morning at Longwood and learn from four photographers.
Basic Floral Design II
Starts October 17, 2020
3 sessions. Extend your skills using multiple cutting tools, a variety of containers, and gorgeous floral materials.
Bouquets Four Ways
October 18, 2020
Increase your bouquet-making knowledge and skills under the guidance of two of our most experienced instructors.
Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants—Online
Opens October 19, 2020
Fully online. Explore the edible landscape and some favorite bulbs and houseplants.
Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers—Online
Opens October 19, 2020
Fully online. Explore the world of traditional woody plants including flowering trees, shrubs, and conifers.
Plant Science: Understanding Plants
Opens October 27, 2020
Fully online. Learn the basics of plant morphology and plant nomenclature.
Floral Fun: Horror Flicks
October 27, 2020 (Afternoon)
From the red carpet to the floral studio, join us at the movies with classes inspired by film genres.
Floral Fun: Horror Flicks
October 27, 2020 (Evening)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
A Natural Approach to Floral Support Class
November 3, 2020
Learn how to artistically support flowers in your floral arrangements.
Advanced Floral Design I
Starts November 7, 2020
3 sessions. Work with challenging concepts and a broad variety of materials to create exceptional designs.
DVFlora Tour and More!
November 11, 2020
Visit this floral distribution center, where plant material arrives from all over the world.
Abstract Photography: The Art of Observation
November 13, 2020
Explore the possibilities of photography to produce images evocative of your experience.
Abstract Photography: The Art of Observation
November 14, 2020
Explore the possibilities of photography to produce images evocative of your experience.
Floral Fun: Musicals
November 15, 2020 (AM)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Musicals
November 15, 2020 (PM)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Haute Harvest
November 24, 2020 (AM)
Set off your Thanksgiving feast in style with a richly hued harvest arrangement.
Haute Harvest
November 24, 2020 (PM)
Set off your Thanksgiving feast in style with a richly hued harvest arrangement.
Quilled Snowflake Ornaments
December 2, 2020 (AM)
Delicate, handmade ornaments, each as unique as a snowflake, are easy to make but look incredibly intricate.
Quilled Snowflake Ornaments
December 2, 2020 (PM)
Delicate, handmade ornaments, each as unique as a snowflake, are easy to make but look incredibly intricate.
Botanically Inspired Holiday Ornaments
December 4, 2020 (AM)
Use leaves collected from Longwood to create a metal leaf ornament.
Botanically Inspired Holiday Ornaments
December 4, 2020 (PM)
Use leaves collected from Longwood to create a metal leaf ornament.
Holiday Wreath Making
December 5, 2020 (AM)
Learn how to make a traditional, lush, mixed-green wreath to kick off the holiday season.
Holiday Wreath Making
December 5, 2020 (PM)
Learn how to make a traditional, lush, mixed-green wreath to kick off the holiday season.
Floral Fun: Holiday Flicks
December 9, 2020 (AM)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Floral Fun: Holiday Flicks
December 9, 2020 (PM)
Create a themed design, perfect for weekend entertaining, to give as a gift, or just to enjoy at home.
Christmas Compote Centerpiece
December 12, 2020 (AM)
Grace your holiday table with a compote-style design.
Christmas Compote Centerpiece
December 12, 2020 (PM)
Grace your holiday table with a compote-style design.
Plant Science: 21st Century Trends
Attend a day-long conference and meet the Plant Science requirement for the Ornamental Horticulture Certificate, Level III.
