Our science lays the groundwork for discoveries that expand our understanding of the natural world and help perpetuate and celebrate its beauty for generations to come.
Our vision is to use our scientific expertise and strategic partnerships to sustainably cultivate, conserve, and steward our natural world.
Our science team consists of more than 50 individuals dedicated to advancing our work in the key areas of conservation horticulture and collections, floriculture production, land stewardship and ecology, and soils and composting. Our research efforts extend beyond our own inhouse state-of-the-art facilities to include field work in our region and with partners around the globe.
Our Expertise
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Conservation Horticulture
Conservation Horticulture
We work to save rare and endangered plant species and ensure global plant diversity through plant exploration, research, propagation, and knowledge-sharing.
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Greenhouses & Crop Production
Greenhouses & Crop Production
Longwood is known for growing plants in extraordinary ways to produce spectacular displays. This requires expertise in both the art and science of growing plants, relying on skilled professionals who have mastered horticultural techniques from around the world.
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Land Stewardship & Ecology
Land Stewardship & Ecology
We ensure the long-term health of the beautiful Brandywine Valley region by helping native diversity flourish and protecting, stewarding, and caring for our natural resources.
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Soils and Composting
Soils and Composting
We are leaders in material circularity, creating high-quality soils and compost for our Gardens, from our Gardens.
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Current Research Projects
Current Research Projects
From plant breeding to trialing to propagation, our research programs and partnerships focus on not only enhancing the quality of our displays, but advancing horticultural science.
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Our Publications
Our Publications
Read about our scientific work that is changing and advancing horticultural science.