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  • An indoor path and plant display at Longwood Gardens.
    Tourism

    Longwood Gardens Lands in Top Five of America’s Best Botanical Gardens by USA Today

    March 20, 2026

    A recent evaluation by USA Today honored the world-renowned Longwood Gardens as the second-best botanical garden in America, writes staff for USA Today. One of…

  • Floral displays along a window wall at Longwood Gardens' Orchid House.
    Health & Fitness

    Longwood Gardens’ Scenic Beauty Offers Mid-Winter Mental Health Benefits

    February 27, 2026

    Longwood Gardens’ stunning indoor displays offer visitors the perfect outlet for a mental health boost during cold winter months, writes Brooke Sabin for National Geographic.…

  • Aerial view of Longwood Gardens.
    Entertainment

    Longwood Gardens Premieres Film Documenting Years-Long Transformation

    August 18, 2025

    Longwood Gardens recently broadcast the premiere of Longwood Reimagined, a new documentary that tells the story of the ambitious transformation of 17 acres at the…

  • Colorful flowers along walkway at Longwood Gardens.
    Outdoors

    World-Class Horticulture, Architecture, and Natural Beauty at Longwood Gardens

    July 10, 2025

    Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square offers world-class horticulture, architecture, and natural beauty spread across more than 1,000 acres, writes Bridget Gleeson for the Islands.  The…

  • Outside Brandywine Museum of Art in spring.
    Outdoors

    Visit These Chester County Botanical Gardens for Gorgeous Springtime Views

    June 2, 2025

    With spring weather in full swing, there is no better time to visit local botanical gardens to take in the scenic views, writes staff for…

  • Martha Stewart with Longwood's Chad David and Jim Sutton in the gardens.
    Entertainment

    Martha Stewart Visits Longwood Gardens During Her Trip to QVC

    April 10, 2025

    On her recent trip to QVC in West Chester, Martha Stewart made a stop at another Chester County destination, as she wrote at The Martha…

  • Granogue estate with lots of land and trees.
    Real Estate

    One Year After Transaction, Longwood Gardens Continues Plans for Historic Granogue Estate 

    February 3, 2025

    Longwood Gardens is continuing plans for its recent acquisition of the Granogue estate, write Andre Lamar and Patricia Talorico for Delaware News Journal.  Longwood Gardens…

  • People walking under string lights at night at Longwood Gardens.
    Community

    Check Out Chester County’s Top Two Gems of Attraction

    January 9, 2025

    Chester County has two lovely attractions that reside in the Brandywine Valley, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Both are getting ready for…

  • longwood gardens decor
    Culture

    Wall Street Journal: Longwood Gardens’ New Expansion Balances Elegance and Design with Historic Charm 

    December 5, 2024

    Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has recently completed a $250 million expansion that perfectly balances elegance and contemporary design with its historic charm, writes Michael…

  • Longwood Gardens project
    Outdoors

    After Years of Reimagining, Longwood Gardens Project Finally Prepares to Open

    October 30, 2024

    The historic Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square prepares to unveil its latest modern chapter following a $250 million renovation, writes for the WHYY.  The popular…

  • Longwood Gardens West Conservatory
    Construction

    Longwood Gardens Set to Open Group of Superb New Buildings Next Month 

    October 24, 2024

    As part of Longwood Reimagined, a $250 million multi-year project, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is currently preparing to open a group of superb new…

  • Longwood's iconic fountains.
    Construction

    Most Ambitious Project in History of Longwood Gardens’ Nears Completion

    September 3, 2024

    The most ambitious project in the history of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is finally nearing completion, reports Natalie Jason for 6ABC.  One of the…

  • red and pink tulips blooming at longwood
    Tourism

    Places to Visit in Brandywine Valley to Enjoy Horticulture, History This Spring

    April 5, 2024

    Enjoying horticulture and history do not have to be separate experiences in the Brandywine Valley, writes Jeff Yeates for Richmond Magazine. Longwood Gardens in Kennett…

  • Longwood Garden Conservatory
    Tourism

    VISTA Escape: Get Ready to Visit Longwood Gardens

    July 26, 2021

    When people think of the iconic locations to visit around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Art Museum,…

  • Community

    Longwood Gardens Leaves Lasting Impression on Martha Stewart

    November 3, 2017

    Longwood Gardens left a lasting impression on Martha Stewart during her visit to the botanical wonder last week, and it received a wonderfully detailed description…

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