Longwood Gardens aren't just another set of glorified flower beds; this botanical oasis is a masterpiece from start to finish. The land that once housed the Lenni Lenape Native Americans, and then Quaker farmers, has transformed into a sprawling garden that looks more like a work of art than a work of careful landscaping. That's exactly how founder Pierre S. du Pont envisioned it; to be something "inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful," according to Longwood Gardens' website.
So if you've been wondering what the largest collection of exhibit mums looks like, head to Longwood Gardens. These mums are in full bloom in early November. Throughout the year, other gardens come alive, like the Meadow Garden with its ever-present birds and bees. The Orangery remains breathtaking year-round since it's house inside a greenhouse, and you've probably never seen dome-shaped flowering bushing or rainbow-toned flowerbeds quite like these before.
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 388-1000
longwoodgardens.org
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