Science Series | Longwood Gardens

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Science Series

A horticulturist squats to work on specialty mums in training, amid a greenhouse of chrysanthemum forms in training.

Learn about one of our many plant research and conservation projects and meet the talented staff behind the work.

Please enjoy these recorded presentations

Science Series: From Concept to Conservation: The Journey of Longwood’s Meadow Garden

Science Series: Waterlilies and Water Platters: Legacy, Exploration, and Conservation at Longwood

Science Series: Growing Resilience: Adapting for Climate Change at Longwood Gardens

Science Series: From Miniature Masterpieces to Majestic Giants: Trees at Longwood Gardens

Science Series: Healthy Trees, Healthy Streams: Managing Waterways for a Resilient Future

Science Series: Fire for Flora: Controlled Burns in Meadow Management

Science Series: Reimagining a Landscape Under Glass: Mediterranean Seasonal Plants

Longwood’s Legacy of Sustainability: Past, Present, and Reimagined

Science Series: Evaluating Trees for the Future

Science Series: Creating our Iconic Baskets

Science Series: Composting 101

Science Series: Stewardship Science with Research Specialist Kristie Lane Anderson

Science Series: Seed Science

Gardens Can (And Will) Save the World!

Managing Our Natural Lands

Innovative Greenhouses, Extraordinary Plants

Plant Exploration in Tanzania

Science Series: Longwood Research, Down to a Science

The Meadow Garden: A Living Landscape

Reading the Landscape

Unraveling the Complexities of Our Chrysanthemum Festival

The Evolution of Plant Exploration at Longwood Gardens