WI NT ER Orchid Extravaganza January 19–March 24 Orchid Extravaganza On View January 19–March 24 Connect with nature at its most serene and experience the peaceful beauty of winter—inside and out. Embrace the warmth of a lush sanctuary filled with thousands of vibrant, artfully presented orchids. Lavish Cymbidium dramatically spill from basins, grand Phalaenopsis float overhead, and tiny orchid species make a big impact, among other show-stopping arrangements. Step outside and into a world of solace and subtlety. Take a quiet stroll through our outdoor gardens and reflect amid the stillness of winter. Cultivated with Care Elevating Our Orchid Collection At the heart of one of our core the sole orchid team member to collections you’ll find Senior water the vast majority of the orchids, Horticulturist Greg Griffis. His an effort undertaken in order to unwavering dedication to both maintain consistent watering of the upholding the legacy of and elevating plants. “Every orchid grower grows the strength and breadth of our differently,” says Griffis. “My growing amazingly diverse orchid collection is style is a bit more aggressive, in that evident in every one of the collection’s I grow the orchids in slightly drier almost 6,000 beauties. and brighter conditions, which allows them to become stronger Prior to starting at Longwood in 2015, and more durable.” Griffis first became aware of orchids in 2009 after hearing about them from a All of the hard work undertaken by college friend while completing his Griffis and his team of 13 volunteers— degree in music education from West who together, three times a week, Chester University. Experiencing hand-pick and replace the 200 to 300 Longwood’s Orchid Extravaganza orchids on display in the Orchid display in 2010 and purchasing his first House—has not gone unnoticed by orchid at Longwood during that same our guests, nor the orchid community visit further fueled his interest in as a whole. This past August, the orchids—one plant quickly turned into Mid-Atlantic American Orchid Society 20. By 2011, Griffis was working at bestowed 10 awards on eight plants Parkside Orchid Nursery and from from the Longwood orchid collection, there Hilo Orchid Farm in Hawaii, including a First Class Certificate and spending a large amount of time Certificate of Cultural Excellence—the working with Paphiopedilum, as well highest possible awards in both as Oncidiinae intergeneric hybrids categories—for Masdevallia Gypsy and Miltoniopsis. ‘HOF’, as well as recognition for the Promenaea Crawshayana ‘Longwood’s Upon his start as Longwood’s orchid Gilded Globe’ and Pleurothallis viduata grower, Griffis quickly set out to ‘Longwood’s Summer Snowfall’, reinvigorate the culture and methods among others. used to manage our collection, embarking on repotting the entire “Success for this collection is creating collection in his own bark mixes, an impressive, vibrant display for our changing the greenhouse conditions guests,” remarks Griffis. “We aim to to push certain plants to grow more help guests appreciate what they’re aggressively, and creating different seeing, tell the story of orchids, and climates to better suit others. He has allow each and every plant to be seen even committed himself to serving as in its own light.” Join us for OrKID Days! Monday, January 21 Monday, February 18 Saturday, March 9 11 am–2 pm OrKID Days are filled with wonder and fun for families. Join us in the Conservatory for art activities, storytelling, and more, and discover the colors, patterns, and beauty of orchids. Gardens Preferred Purchase tickets to our Summer & Gardens Premium Performance Series, including Members-only Wine & Jazz All Stars and Wine Pre-sale: Summer & Jazz Festival, in advance of our Performance Series public sale. See more details on March 11–12 the Winter Performances pages Moments Sale begins at 9 am of this brochure. Join Us For New Member Appreciation Days Gardens Premium Event: Garden Chat: The Blue Poppy Member Orientation Sunday, February 17 An Evening with the Orchids Tuesday, March 12 Saturdays, January 19, 9 am–5 pm Friday, February 22 6–7:30 pm February 23, and March 16 6–8:30 pm Sunday, March 31 In the garden world, blue is 9:30 & 11 am 9 am–6 pm We invite Gardens Premium a rarity. Gardens Premium Are you a new Member to Join us on Member Appreciation Members to join us for a reception Members can join us for a special Longwood Gardens or just Days and receive 20% discounts hosted by Longwood President Garden Chat that focuses on our looking to learn more about your at The Café, 1906, and our and CEO Paul B. Redman. Special Himalayan blue-poppies with Membership? Join Longwood staff GardenShop. While at the guests Associate Director of East Conservatory Manager Karl for an introduction to our Gardens Gardens, enjoy a screening of Conservation, Plant Breeding and Gercens. Learn about the trials and discover all your Membership Flowing Water, an Emmy Award- Collections Peter Zale, Ph.D. and and research that brought has to offer. Learn more about winning documentary that traces Senior Horticulturist Greg Griffis these flowers to Longwood, the your Member benefits, visiting the history of our Main Fountain will share stories of our orchid challenges of growing them, and tips, and the history of Longwood. Garden playing throughout the collection, ongoing research, their relationship with other plants Afterward, enjoy our Gardens with day, starting each hour in our and future ambitions of our in our collection. a special guided tour. Visitor Center Auditorium. amazing collection. See rare This free event is for Gardens Premium Free for Members. Registration Members only. Registration required: Lunch reservations for 1906 orchids and learn about the best required: longwoodgardens.org. longwoodgardens.org. Gardens are strongly recommended ways to care for and nurture Premium Members may register two via longwoodgardens.org/dine. these unique plants. individuals per Membership, one of This ticketed event is for Gardens whom must be a named Gardens Premium Members only. Premium Member. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. 2019 Scout Programs and Summer Camps Registration Opens February 5 Brownies: Bugs Legacy Naturalist Badge Summer Camps Explore our Gardens and learn We welcome young guests to explore backbone of Longwood Gardens. about insect body parts, life cycles, the Gardens, learn, and have fun Discover our unique treehouses and habitats. during our full-day, week-long camps. nestled among the living giants, and create art inspired by Longwood’s Juniors: Flowers Legacy Each camp will have science and Champion trees. Naturalist Badge horticulture activities in the morning Learn about Longwood’s diverse and creative arts in the afternoon. Get Growing garden areas and unique flowering Make a Splash July 29–August 2 plants growing year-round in our June 24–28 Discover the secrets of growing 4-acre Conservatory. Discover water’s dynamic role in herbs, vegetables, fragrant flowers, our Gardens, from the magnificent and more! Go behind the scenes Scout Programs Cadettes: Trees Legacy Badge Stroll through the shade of deciduous fountains to the Hour Glass Lake. in our production greenhouses and Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups are and coniferous trees and learn about Investigate the feats of engineering see firsthand what it takes to create invited to engage in a Longwood-led the deep history of Longwood’s that turn water into art. Be inspired Longwood’s displays. program and earn a Longwood Fun property. to conserve this natural resource Patch. Scout groups participate in fun, both in the community and at home Behind the Lens hands-on activities throughout the while learning how it impacts people, August 5–9 Gardens to meet partial requirements plants, and wildlife. (For youth ages 11–15) for specific badges, while learning Capture the shades of summer in about Longwood’s history, beauty, Time Travelers the Gardens while learning the key and more. July 8–12 elements of digital photography. Scout Programs Imagine living at the time of Perfect for both beginner and February 23, 24 Registration Longwood founder Pierre S. du experienced photographers. Digital March 2, 3, 23, 24 Pont, when innovation and creativity cameras and flash drives will be April 6, 7, 13, 14 Information transformed a simple farm into one provided or bring your own. May 4, 5, 18, 19 All programs run from of the great gardens of the world. June 8, 9 9:30–11:30 am. Search for clues about the history of Longwood and collect keepsakes Wolves: Grow Something $105 per program (up to 15 along the way to create your own Adventure Scouts, 2 adults included) Summer Camps time capsule. Travel behind the scenes to learn about Additional Scouts $7 each Registration Information the varieties of plants growing in our (30 Scouts maximum) Discover My Backyard indoor production greenhouses and All camps run from 9 am– Additional adults $19 each July 15 –19 the environments that allow us to 4 pm. Cost is $350. Advance Wander through our garden spaces produce plants. Registration and fee required registration and fee required: and get inspired. Create eco-friendly longwoodgardens.org/summer- at least 3 weeks in advance: do-it-yourself projects, gather tips on Bears: Fur, Feathers, and camps or 610.388.5377. All longwoodgardens.org/scout- sustainability and conservation, and Ferns Adventure camps are designed for youth programs or 610.388.5377. improve your connection with nature Discover the world of plants ages 6–12 unless otherwise Space is limited. No refunds everywhere, from our Gardens to and insects in our Gardens. specified. All camps include a for cancellations or changes to your backyard. numbers less than 7 days prior supervised lunch; campers must Webelos: Into the Woods provide their own bagged lunch.