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In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,100 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement. Open daily, Longwood is one of more than 30 gardens in the Philadelphia region known as America’s Garden Capital. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org.
Early morning settles gently over State Street. The shop windows are still dark, but the smell of coffee already drifts through the air from a café preparing for the day. …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A rare burst of sky-blue color is drawing visitors back to Longwood Gardens as the famed Himalayan blue poppies return to bloom for a limited time …
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Early morning at Longwood Gardens arrives quietly. Mist lingers above the broad lawns as the first gardeners step into the beds along the Flower Garden Walk. A fountain murmurs somewhere …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — As winter snow melts away and milder temperatures return, Longwood Gardens is offering a glowing reason to step outside after sunset.
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The first thing you notice is the light. It filters through glass and iron in the conservatory at Longwood Gardens, catching on tulip petals so saturated they look almost lacquered …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — When the sun goes down this winter, Longwood Gardens is turning up the light.
Longwood Gardens’ Garden Glow Lights Up Kennett Square Nights Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Winter’s gray grip loosens at Longwood Gardens as its annual Winter Wonder exhibition fills acres of conservatories and landscapes with vibrant blooms, glowing installations, and a …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The science behind one of America’s most celebrated gardens will take center stage Saturday when Longwood Gardens invites visitors behind the scenes for Science in Action …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens has named hospitality executive Nicolo “Nico” Dagnino as its new chief operating officer, entrusting a veteran industry leader with overseeing guest services and operations …
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