Longwood Gardens Botanical Garden - Spring 2011

The 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows known as Longwood Gardens is located in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, not too far from Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.

The arboretum was once the home of industrialist Pierre S. du Pont and people have been allowed to visit the incredible displays even prior to his ownership, since about 1798.

Each season brings new life and spendor and the management and staff at the gardens go to great lengths to provide visitors with a fabulous experience.

Below are samples of Longwood Gardens during the spring.

View of the 4-acre Conservatory

One of many walkways in Longwood

Small section of a field of Tulips

Weeping Hemlock Tree

Waterfall near the Chime Tower

Fountain along a garden path

The beauty of Longwood Gardens must be experienced in person. Anyone who enjoys nature is sure to love this expansive botanical garden.

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Italian Water Garden at Longwood Gardens - Pennsylvania

There exists in Chester County, Pennsylvania (approximately 45 minutes from Philadelphia), 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows known as Longwood Gardens.

The area was first owned by William Penn who sold it in 1700 to the Peirce family. In 1906 industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased the expansive property in order to "save the trees," as that had been the plan, to level the area. The arboretum was the site of his family home until 1930. Prior to his death du Pont had formulated a plan for the sustained life of Longwood Gardens allowing visitors to enjoy the splendor he had created.

Of the many marvelous attractions at Longwood Gardens is the Italian Water Garden. Within the garden grow pruned littleleaf linden trees, clipped ivy, and lush green lawns that encompass six large and twelve small blue-tiled pools with a total of 600 jets of water.

Below are some images.

When near Philadelphia or Wilmington, Delaware, the Italian Water Garden - along with the 4-acre Conservatory, chiming tower, waterfalls, dancing water fountains and much much more - make a trip to Longwood Gardens a must see, must do activity.

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Longwood Gardens - a True Winter Wonderland

The extravagant beauty that the Longwood Gardens botanical gardens displays during the Spring, Summer and Fall does not diminish during the winter season -- it merely transforms.

That transformation comes in the guise of a vast 1,077 acre winter wonderland covered in snow with four-and-a-half acres of conservatories to explore and enjoy.

Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the gift of nature that Pierre du Pont bequeathed to the public. It is worth the travel time and expense from anywhere in the world.

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Longwood Gardens Revisited

The beauty that Pierre S. du Pont created at Longwood Gardens (PA) moves from season to season. As fall continues heading towards winter there are ample opportunities to enjoy one of the premiere botanical gardens in the United States.

Open Air Theater



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Longwood Gardens, PA

Longwood Gardens, once the summer home of Pierre du Pont, is a magnificent display of nature at her best.

From the Longwood Gardens website:

Exquisite flowers, majestic trees, dazzling fountains, extravagant conservatory, starlit theatre, thunderous organ—all describe the magic of Longwood Gardens, a horticultural showstopper where the gardening arts are encased in classic forms and enhanced by modern technology. Many generations helped create Longwood Gardens, but one individual—Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954), industrialist, conservationist, farmer, designer, impresario, and philanthropist—made the most enduring contribution.

Ideally, visit in person.

In the meantime: Longwood Gardens History

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