Dive into the world of exotic and tropical plants and get inspired by their colorful foliage and fragrant flowers.
During this fascinating experience led by Longwood East Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens, gain skills in plant identification and learn culture, growth patterns, management, and overwintering locations of tropical plants in interior and exterior landscapes.
You’ll leave with the knowledge you need to implement these plants into home to commercial gardens, adding gorgeous color, texture, movement, and seasonal excitement to interiors throughout the year—and to containers and garden beds in the warm season.
Certificate Information
This class serves as an elective component of our Gardening Certificate.
Course Schedule
Lectures
Wednesdays, August 6–27, 2025
5:30–8:00 pm
Walks
Wednesdays, August 20 & 27, 2025
3:30–5:00 pm
Location
The Grove Studios 104 & 105, Throughout the Gardens
Instructor
Karl Gercens
Karl Gercens is Longwood’s East Conservatory Manager, responsible for many of the changing displays in our indoor gardens. Originally from the Mississippi Delta, Gercens has worked at Walt Disney World in Florida and Filoli Estate in California to experience horticulture from coast to coast! Gercens has worked in the conservatory field for most of his life and has visited hundreds of gardens in all 50 states.
