SP RI NG Spring Blooms March 31–May 6 Spring Blooms On View March 31–May 6 Awaken your senses with the vibrant hues, fresh fragrances, and natural sounds of spring in our Gardens. Dogwoods, magnolias, azaleas, foam-flowers, and more than 240,000 tulips erupt into spectacular bloom creating a patchwork of color across our landscape. Stroll among our historic trees, wander in our Meadow Garden, and breathe in the fresh air. Savor the beauty of spring. Plan Your Spring Visits in Advance We all eagerly anticipate the first signs of spring. Encourage your guests to buy Timed Admission Tickets early as tickets are limited, and be sure to take advantage of our Member Appreciation Days during Spring Blooms. For details, see our Members-only Moments pages. Members-only Moments Member Appreciation Days Mark Your Calendar Stay Informed with Our Emails Sunday, March 25 Garden Chat: Hidden Gems Mondays, April 16, April 23, and April 30 Tuesday, May 8, 6–7:30 pm We strive to keep our Members engaged and informed about all 9 am–6 pm that is happening in our Gardens. If you don’t receive emails from us, Gardens Premium Members can Join us on Member Appreciation or if you would like to update your email address, please visit chat with Senior Horticulturist longwoodgardens.org/email. Days and receive 20% discounts Jessica Whitehead and explore at The Café, 1906, and our late spring blooms along the ever- Visit the Gardens with Friends GardenShop. changing Flower Garden Drive, All Membership levels receive two Complimentary Guest Tickets Join Us for New the newly redesigned “secret” for one-time general admission. Complimentary Guest Tickets are Member Orientation Peony Garden, and the fragrant virtual and can be issued online or onsite at Central Ticketing. Saturday, May 19, 10–11 am Wisteria Garden. Jessica will share For additional details and blackout dates, please visit: Are you a new Member to the history of these gorgeous longwoodgardens.org/comp-tickets. Longwood Gardens? Join areas, as well as planting designs, Longwood staff for an growing tips, and more. introduction to our Gardens Advanced registration required, and discover all your Membership space is limited. Register at has to offer. Learn more about longwoodgardens.org. your Member benefits, visiting tips, and the history of Longwood. Afterward, enjoy our Gardens with a special guided tour. Free for Members. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org. July 9–13 July 30–August 3 Inspired by Nature Capture It! 2018 Summer Camp Investigate nature's genius while (for youth ages 11–15) uncovering the unique ways nature Capture our Gardens as you can solve its own problems. Apply experiment with key elements what you learn to tell time, find of photography. Use your lens to Registration Open directions, and discover which document the magnificence of way the wind is blowing. Longwood and collect one-of-a- Young guests can explore the Gardens, learn, and have kind images to build your personal Craft It! portfolio. Personal cameras or fun during our week-long camps. Each camp will have Be inspired by nature and create Longwood‘s digital cameras may be imaginative pieces using an a science theme in the morning and an art theme in used. Portfolios and flash drives will assortment of new and found be provided. Suited for all skill levels. the afternoon. Register for our full-day summer camp materials. Let the gardens guide you programs in art, science, photography, horticulture, as you craft dream catchers, memory and more. stones, and other keepsake treasures. Supplies will be provided. All camps run from 9 am–4 pm Cost is $350 July 16–20 Longwood‘s Garden Adventure Discover historical facts as you travel behind the scenes to create your own treasure map and solve puzzles June 18–22 June 25–29 and mysteries. Even the youngest detective will enjoy exploring Peirce‘s Towering Trees and Treehouses Eco-Explorers Woods, the Main Fountain Garden, Become a champion of Longwood’s Explore the natural and man-made and the Conservatory tunnels to trees and forest ecosystems while ecosystems in the Gardens and uncover bits of Longwood‘s past. exploring our majestic treehouses examine native plants and pollinators and woodlands. Learn how to that thrive here. Connect to nature and Paint It! identify Longwood’s historic trees develop stewardship habits to improve Experiment with various methods while participating in exciting the ecosystem in your own backyard. of capturing nature's beauty. Create forest investigations. one-of-a-kind pieces with various Sketch It! paint mediums. Develop your Sculpt It! Express your inner artist using various talent for painting summer blooms, Registration Experiment with an assortment of media, including colored pencils and swaying trees, insects, and flowing building materials to construct 3D charcoal, to develop your unique Information landscapes. Supplies will be provided. models using wire, foam, wood, drawing style. Capture the beauty Advanced registration and and clay. Utilize patterns, colors, of plants, trees, and landscapes fee required for all summer and textures inspired by Longwood's guaranteed to inspire. Supplies camps: longwoodgardens. fountains, treehouses, and other will be provided. July 23–27 org/summer-camps or artistic works to fabricate personal Birds, Butterflies, and Bees 610.388.5377. designs. Supplies will be provided. Discover the birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife that inhabit our Gardens day and night. Learn the secrets of attracting wildlife into your All camps are designed for youth own environment as you explore the 6–12 unless otherwise specified. Meadow Garden and other areas on Longwood‘s vast property. All camps are full-day (9 am–4 pm) with a morning Blend It! science theme and afternoon Let nature inspire your artistic talent art theme. All camps include a as you compose original artwork supervised lunch; campers must using your own drawing technique. provide their own bagged lunch. Learn to blend different media, colors, and textures and bring home a portfolio of masterpieces. Supplies will be provided. Highlights from Our Gardens Beyond Our Borders: Online New Behind the Scenes Tour: Orchids Course Now Available Under the Fountains Tours begin May 8 (1) We are thrilled to announce the Most Tuesdays, Thursdays, release of Everything About Orchids, Fridays, and Sundays our first free open, fully online 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm course designed to transport Tickets on sale April 23 our spectacular onsite displays to $20 Non-Members/$18 Members 1 wherever you and your web-enabled device happen to be. Whether (2) Experience the Main Fountain you’re new to orchids or a seasoned Garden from the inside out and grower, this self-paced learning explore the inner workings of the experience offers valuable insights garden underground to see how from our experts through engaging this spectacular garden and its more and diverse media, including videos, than 1,700 fountain jets and streams discussion forums, and interaction dazzle and delight. Start your tour with the instructors themselves. with private seating for a dynamic Main Fountain Garden daytime show, Learn more about our outstanding and then learn more about this one- orchid collection and discover how of-a-kind space on a guided 60-minute to use these plants in your own behind-the-scenes tour traveling floral designs or landscape. Explore from above ground to the vast tunnel different types of orchids, delve system hidden below. You’ll learn that into orchid care, and study how beauty runs deep in this immersive, we are breeding and conserving entertaining experience. some of these terrestrial species. You can even share your growing Please note: This tour requires the experiences with fellow enthusiasts. ability to climb several flights of stairs 2 and is not accessible by wheelchairs With Everything About Orchids, or other mobility devices. This ticket we’re able to bring the beauty of does not include admission to the our Gardens to course participants Gardens. anytime and anywhere. Our Everything About Orchids is available now through May 6. Enroll now at Fountains longwoodgardens.org. Return Italian Water Garden Opens April 21 Open Air Celebrate Family During Mother‘s Day Weekend Theatre Join us for Mother‘s Day Weekend Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 13. Opens April 21 Gather the family for a spectacular evening fountain show Thursday through Main Fountain Saturday evening when the Gardens are open until 10 pm, or enjoy a flower- Garden filled Sunday stroll when the Gardens are open until 6 pm. The Café, 1906, and Daily shows Beer Garden will be open and serving fresh seasonal fare. No reservations are begin May 7 necessary at The Café and Beer Garden, but 1906 reservations are limited, so make yours in advance at longwoodgardens.org/dine. Evening illuminated Please note: Free timed Member reservations are required if arriving after shows begin 3 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. No Timed Member reservations May 10 are required on Sunday. Garden Lecture: Autobiography of a Garden Friday, April 6 6:30–8 pm 2018 Scout Programs $25; $20 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Gardens Admission included Registration Open Join engraver and artist Andrew Raftery as he details his Autobiography of a Garden, an installation of 12 Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups are invited to engage in earthenware plates transfer-printed a Longwood-led program and earn a Longwood Gardens with engraving that depict the Past Meets Present: gardening tasks he undertook each Fun Patch. All fun patches are unofficial and designed to Our Historic Peirce‘s month of the year in his mother’s be worn on the back of any sash or vest. Scout groups Trees Collection garden. As part of The Garden participate in various activities throughout the Gardens Our story began with Mr.