Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is more than a garden; it’s a living museum of horticulture.
With a rich history dating back to the native Lenni Lenape tribe, it’s now a place where nature meets art.
Whether you’re a plant lover or a history buff, Longwood Gardens offers a journey of discovery.
Address: 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: (610) 388-1000
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Chester County Has Bountiful Fall Festivities Ahead
In all of its richness, history, and community, Chester County has many fall festivities planned in every corner of the county, writes Jen Samuel for…
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Kennett Library’s Upcoming Evening with the ‘Godmother of Soul’ at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens will host a fundraiser performance with Patti LaBelle to benefit the new Kennett Library & Resource Center, which will open in 2023. The…
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VISTA Escape: 11 Best Places to Go After You Visit Longwood Gardens
In last week’s VISTA Escape post we went through the must-have experiences to enjoy when you visit Longwood Gardens. And the week before that we…
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Planning to Visit Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square? Here’s What You Need to Know
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is famous for the abundance of flora visitors can see and enjoy year-round, but this is far from the only…
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2022 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Abbey Gau
Hershey native Abbey Gau is a Marketing Communications Specialist at Longwood Gardens, where she assists in the development and coordination of all marketing communications initiatives…
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‘Making the Impossible Possible’: WCU’s Scholarship Gala Raises $150,000 for Students During Historic Times
Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to a benefit to fund Presidential…
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Eight Influential Leaders with Chester County Ties Among the Region’s Power 100
Eight influential leaders with ties to Chester County are among the region’s Power 100 for 2022, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Refurbished, Reconfigured Orchid House at Longwood Gardens Blossoms This Weekend
The newly renovated Orchid House at Longwood Gardens will reopen its doors to visitors on Saturday, Feb. 26, after a year of being closed for…
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Longwood Gardens Seeds Its Renovation Plans with Funding from ‘Green’ Bonds
Longwood Gardens is funding its $250 million renovation using a combination of grants, endowment money, and issuance of tax-exempt “green” bonds. These sources will provide…
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Performances and Onsite Learning Return to Longwood Gardens; Winter Wonder on View Until March 27
You won’t have to travel far to escape the cold of winter this year, as Longwood Gardens’ grand Conservatory transports guests to a warm getaway…
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Longwood Gardens Boasts the Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights in America; Check Out This Video
America voted, and Longwood Gardens is the winner of the Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights contest by USA Today’s 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. With more…
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Sapling from Czech Concentration Camp, Preserved in Chester County, Is Transplanted to New York Museum
A silver maple tree with a lineage that goes back to a Czech concentration camp has been transplanted to the New York Museum of Jewish…
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Longwood Gardens Awarded $550,000 to Expand Wastewater Treatment Plant
Longwood Gardens has been awarded $550,000 in state grant funding to help complete a comprehensive wastewater treatment plant expansion project. “Longwood is not only part…
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40 Miles of Wire, 500,000 Bulbs, 300 Employees Working Day, Night: Longwood Gardens Preps Holiday Light Show
After more than three months of preparation, Longwood Gardens has officially kicked off its spectacular holiday light show, writes Anthony Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Galer Estate Vineyard Owners Go from Knowing ‘Absolutely Nothing About Growing Grapes’ to 10 Years’ Success
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery, nearby Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, started as what would most accurately be called a “backyard business.” But that seven-acre…
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Chester County Leadership: Paul Redman – President and CEO of Longwood Gardens
Paul Redman, the President and CEO of Longwood Gardens, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in Texas and growing up as the son of…
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Kennett Square: A Trifle More Things to Do Here Than Just Enjoying Its Truffles
Kennett Square may be the Mushroom Capital of the World, but the borough has much more to offer visitors. Nick Vadala chronicled the area’s dining,…
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Fall Foliage Prediction: 2021’s Autumnal Beauty Pageant Isn’t Far Off
The Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction has good news for local lovers of the great outdoors. Alyssa Adams covered the report’s timing of 2021’s autumnal…
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