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In 2022, Longwood will bring back artist who illuminated the grounds
Bruce Munro’s ‘Field of Light’ will fill the land near the Longwood Gardens’ large lake with 18,000 illuminated orbs in the summer of 2022. Longwood Gardens will welcome back artist Bruce Munro for a garden-wide exhibition June 30 through October 30, 2022. “Longwood is thrilled to present the work of Bruce Munro 10 years after the success of his …
Longwood to launch fall lineup of online plant, art, design classes
A tour of a nearby flower farm and class on arranging dahlias from there is among Longwood’s fall offerings. Wild about dahlias? Want a new honey-laced cocktail? Willing to tackle expert-level floral design with celebrity florists? Longwood Gardens has a class for you in its new fall lineup of online lessons. The former du Pont family estate in Kennett …
Longwood Gardens reopened Wednesday after visitor center crash
Longwood Gardens reopened Wednesday. The Kennett Square, Pennyslvania, tourist magnet had closed last Thursday after a tractor-trailer truck drove into the gardens’ visitor center, Pennsylvania State Police said. The accident likely was caused by a mechanical problem. Longwood, a former du Pont estate turned regional attraction powerhouse, closed then and remained closed through the weekend. A spokeswoman said the …
Longwood Gardens closed until Wednesday after crash on site
Longwood Gardens front gate. Photo by Harold Hank. Longwood Gardens issued a terse statement Thursday afternoon saying it is closed and will not reopen until at least Wednesday, Aug. 4, because of a vehicle crash on the site. No guests were injured. Three people were evaluated by the Longwood Fire Co., with two treated on the scene and one …
Longwood schedules 6 themed nights of fireworks, fountains
The shows are on Saturdays and Sundays, starting July 3 and running through Oct. 23.
Longwood brings back Illuminated Fountain Shows
Beyonce, Nina Simone, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton are among the musicians added to the famous shows.
Longwood reimagines its conservatory in $250 million plan
It includes building glasshouses, relocating the Cascade Garden, creating an outdoor Bonsai Courtyard and building a restaurant and private event space.
Winter Wonder showcases Longwood’s outdoors
The display showcases the winter landscape and plants inside the Conservatory. Also new is a 10-part ‘Voices in the Landscape.’