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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Centerpiece of Longwood Gardens’ Makeover Project Takes Form
Longwood Gardens’ glasshouse, the centerpiece of the $250-million Longwood Reimagined makeover, is starting to take shape, writes Nadine M. Post for the ENR MidAtlantic. The…
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Longwood Gardens Director Predicts Early Cherry Blossoms Season
Cherry blossoms, the beautiful pink and white reminder that warmer days are on their way, and will arrive earlier than usual this year, writes Michelle…
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Longwood Garden Cemetery Marks History of Abolitionist Movement in Chester County
The Longwood Garden cemetery and meeting house, owned by the botanical attraction have a rich history with connections to the Underground Railroad, write David Sleasman…
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Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition Has Its Competitors
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square announced ten organists who will participate in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition that will take place in June. The…
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Chester County Boasts a Rich, Unique History
Chester County has come a long way since British Quaker William Penn named the land after Chester, England in 1682. The Lenni Lenape called this…
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Dunwoody Village Groundskeeper Retires with a 38-Year Legacy
Bill Hohlfeld has been tending the grounds at Dunwoody Village for 38 years. Now residents and staff are bidding him a fond farewell as he…
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Longwood Gardens Acquires du Pont Estate in Delaware’s ‘Chateaux Country’
Kennett Square’s top tourist attraction, Longwood Gardens, is acquiring an estate belonging to the family that designed the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The…
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Kennett Square Winery & Vineyard, Near Longwood Gardens, Hits the Market
A Kennett Square vineyard, winery & Airbnb that incorporates new and old design in its architecture has lived many lives, often frequented by historical figures with…
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Book Clubs Rising in Popularity, Including at Kennett Library
Book clubs are rising in popularity, and Kennett Library is no exception. Susan Banks, the State Librarian at the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for the…
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A Marvel of Horticulture and Engineering, Longwood’s Garden Railway Holds Special Place in Hearts of Many
For Mark Kosteski, the Guest Engagement Lead at Longwood Gardens, and millions of other Americans, Christmas and trains go hand in hand. “When you put…
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Longwood Gardens Ranks as Number One Botanical Holiday Attraction in the U.S.
Longwood Gardens is grabbing national attention. For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square attraction has earned the No. 1 spot for USA…
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Donna Urian, Board Chair, YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates
Donna Urian, Board Chair of YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Springfield…
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Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Unveils New Logo and Website
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry unveiled a brand-new logo and website on Nov. 3, 2022, during their Annual Awards Celebration at Longwood Gardens.…
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The Art of Christmas Comes to Life with Botanical Splendor at Longwood Gardens
When industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square in 1906 to save a collection of historic trees from being sold…
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Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens Smashes Annual Attendance Record This Year
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has broken the record for its annual attendance, beating out pre-Covid’s 2019 record by 5 percent for a total of…
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Private Collection Gifts Over 100 Bonsais to Longwood Gardens
A generous philanthropist is making a major donation of rare bonsai trees to Longwood Gardens. Doug Paul owns Chester County’s Kennett Collection, a miniature arboretum…
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Mum’s the Word for Festival Taking Place at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens
Kevin Bielick, a horticulture specialty grower at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, joined Eyewitness News to talk about Chrysanthemum Festival that is currently underway, writes…
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Longwood Gardens Wins Prestigious National Educational Award
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has once again been recognized with the Pinnacle Award, a prestigious national educational award, for bringing 1,100 acres of beauty…
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