Our Science

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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

Our Science Pillars

  • We conserve plants and ecosystems.
  • We grow our plants, knowledge, and collaborations to increase our impact.
  • We sustain our resources.
  • We create beauty that inspires through connection, education, and experience.

Watch Now: Longwood Research, Down to a Science

Our Associate Vice President of Science Kate Santos, Ph.D., explores how our approach weaves together horticulture, ecology, and agriculture with art, stewardship, conservation, and sustainability.

Connect With Our Science Team

For opportunities to collaborate or learn more, please reach out to our Science department by email at science@longwoodgardens.org.

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