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First Year Fellows at Mt. Cuba
Despite the rainy weather, Mt. Cuba Center shone brightly during our visit. The native woodland gardens were especially charming on a rainy day and the downpour was kind enough to hold off until we...
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A Walk in the Shade at Jenkins Arboretum
Sweeps of ferns blanket the ground beneath the mature tree canopy Despite its proximity to Valley Forge National Historic Park, the massive King of Prussia Mall, and countless residential developments,...
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Winterthur: Experiencing the “Peace and Calm of a Country Place”
Winterthur simply cannot be explored in one day. A 60-acre naturalistic garden, surrounded by 1000 acres of soft meadows, the grounds provides visitors with the “peace and great calm of a country...
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Shaping the Future of Horticulture at Ladew Topiary Garden
The first year Fellows visited Ladew Topiary Gardens on a gorgeous sunny day in August. The naked ladies (Lycoris squamigera) were in full bloom and the topiaries were looking sharp! Naked ladies and a...
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2015 Outreach Project Update: Bright Spot Farms
Over the past few months, the Fellows have been busy working on their annual Professional Outreach Project. This experiential project is designed to offer the Fellows an opportunity to engage with...
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International Experience 2016: Australia
Holiday season is usually filled with hot chocolate, winter coats, and hibernation. But this year the First Year Fellows are packing sunscreen and summer gear in anticipation of their International...
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G’day Mates!
First Year Fellows here, checking in from Sydney, Australia. We made it! No speed bumps so far (except for one lost piece of luggage). We hit the ground running today with an amazing afternoon at...
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Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
Another busy day down under! Today the First Year Fellows visited the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, followed by a tour of the Sydney Opera House. At one of Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s 15...
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
The Fellows with the backdrop of the stunning Blue Mountains Nestled among the Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage site, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah masterfully weaves plant textures...
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Booderee Botanic Gardens
The Longwood Fellows were up bright and early this morning for their day at Booderee Botanic Gardens and National Park. The Fellows’ goal for this International Experience is to explore how Australian...
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Off to Adelaide!
Clear skies on the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide this morning. As the Fellows embark on the final phase of their International Experience in Australia, they bid adieu to the great city of Melbourne...
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Botanic Gardens of South Australia, Part 1
To finish out their International Experience, the Fellows are spending two days with the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, a division of South Australia’s Department of Environment, Water, and...
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We’re (almost) Halfway There: LGP First-Year Fellows in the Midst of Thesis Work
While the second-year Fellows are preparing to defend and defending their theses, the first-year Fellows are hard at work tackling their research projects. The Class of 2017’s theses cover a wide range...
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NAX Day 1: Biltmore House and Gardens
Hello, friends and followers of the Longwood Graduate Program! This week, the Fellows are exploring the Carolinas on their North American Experience (NAX). NAX is part of the core LGP curriculum and...
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NAX Day 2: South Carolina Botanical Garden
Today we spent a scorching afternoon with Dr. Patrick McMillan at the South Carolina Botanical Garden on the Clemson University campus. Our tour focused on the Natural Heritage Trail, a quarter mile...
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NAX Day 3: A Man Named Pearl
On a drizzly Wednesday morning, the Fellows pulled up to a small house nestled in Bishopville, South Carolina. Pearl Fryar, legendary topiary artist and community leader, was seated in a John Deere...
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NAX Day 4: Moore Farms Botanical Garden
The Fire Tower Center and Garden greet visitors with warmth and hospitality. Like a horticultural beacon among a sea of sorghum fields, Moore Farms Botanical Garden draws over 8,000 visitors each year...
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NAX Day 5: Magnolia Plantation
For their final day of NAX, the Fellows visited Magnolia Plantation just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. Magnolia Plantation has been owned by the Drayton family for over 300 years and was a...
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