seasonal highlights: winter 2012

Orchid ExtravaganzaOn View Now

WI NTER

Even in winter there are acres of reasons to visit Longwood Gardens. From orchid displays that elevate the art of horticulture to performing arts meant to inspire, from diverse educational opportunities to special Members-only events, there is always something new coming up in our Gardens. Enjoy our fresh look and thisseasonal mailing where we quite simply want to inform you and maybe even excite you with brief, timely information showcasing our Gardens and more. Winter is the first of five you will receive during 2012 with each one corresponding to our seasonal displays. See you in the Gardens.

Longwood Gardens

Orchid ExtravaganzaNow through March 25

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in artful displays. Wander through our grand four-acre Conservatory where every day is a spring day.

International Orchid Show & Sale *In collaboration with: Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society

Friday, March 23, Show: 1–6 pm, Sale: 9 am–6 pm Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25Show & Sale: 9 am–6 pm

Experience the American Orchid Society-judged show, take a tour, hear a talk, and find the perfect orchid to take home.

Orchid Extravaganza Sale *

Friday, April 6, 9 am–6 pm / Saturday, April 7, 9 am–6 pm

Purchase orchids displayed in Orchid Extravaganza at discounted prices while supplies last.

* Both sales are located in the main parking lot near The GardenShop.

It’s why extravaganza begins with “extra.”

New to Orchid Extravaganza

Taking inspiration from our Conservatory’s arching windows, this year’s Orchid Extravaganza features a new 13-foot living arch. Stand beneath this artful curved structure of 350 white Phalaenopsis (1) and you’ll feel your eyes drawn toward the violet orchid orbs (2) suspended above the Exhibition Hall. Another new element to our orchid display, each of our sixvibrant orbs features 120 orchids.

Inside Our Orchid Care & Collection

Even when Orchid Extravaganza isn’t in bloom, our gardeners provide year-round care for Longwood’s orchid collection consisting of over 2,300 different types of orchids. Onsite, five production greenhouses varying in temperature and light keep our orchids healthy and vivacious for display in the Orchid House. Our collection is not only historic, but also deeply personal. The first orchids came from our founder Pierre du Pont’s sister-in-law; Mrs. William K. du Pont gave Longwood her orchid collection in 1948. Even her orchid grower, Bruce Scott, came to Longwood to care for the collectionas well. Over the past five years, we’ve added over 250 orchid types to our collection.

An Orchid to Come Back and See—Cattleya Alice B. du Pont

Named in 2006 for the First Lady of Longwood Gardens, Cattleya Alice B. du Pont (3) blooms each April and May, and has a nearly pure white flower with a pale yellow center and light fragrance. Serving as

a charter member of the American Orchid Society, Mrs. du Pont was an avid orchid enthusiast. This Cattleya is registered with the International Orchid Registrar at the Royal Horticulture Society and is a part of Longwood’s orchid collection of over 9,000 plants.

A Rare Blue Spectacle

Only once a year can you see an inspiring display of sky blue blooms (4) that will last for a short time only, approximately 10 to 15 days. Blue-poppies (Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’) are infrequently cultivated outside their native habitat. Given the right conditions, this cultivar thrives in gardens located in the northern regions of the US and Europe in areas with moist and cool conditions. Every year in March, we force these rare blue-poppies to flower. This March the blue-poppies will be on display in our Conservatory.

Highlights fromOur Gardens

Continuing Education Spotlight

Back by Popular Demand: Ideas for ImpactFebruary 4

Cure the winter blues and start planning your garden. Ideas for Impact is back. This full day of lectures features all new speakers representing the best experts in the area. Learn how to implement design elements to make your home garden feel special. Participants may sign up to attend a full day or half day. The class includes Gardens admission.

The Smithsonian’s Tom Mirenda Talks All About Orchids February 25

Smithsonian orchid expert Tom Mirenda kicks off our All About Orchids day filled with informal lectures and behind-the-scenes tours. Speaking on orchid biodiversity, Mirenda will take you on a continent- by-continent overview of orchid species. Afterward, tour Longwood’s private orchid greenhouses and learn proper orchid revival techniques.

* Register online (space limited): ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org

A New Bloom…Coming Soon!

A new yellow cultivar of Clivia miniata will be named and released by Longwood Gardens on March 17–18 at the North American Clivia Society East Coast Show at Longwood. This new clivia release has Clivia miniata ‘Sir John Thouron’ in its heritage. Sir John Thouron was an esteemed plantsman credited with bringing one of the first yellow clivia to the US in

the 1950s. Longwood received a few of the rare clivia from Sir John, which we then propagated and named in his honor. You can see the influence of ‘Sir John Thouron’ in the scape of the new plant, which is long and strong, and holds the umbel of the new release nicely above the foliage. The 9-inch umbel is perfectly round and full. The petals of each floret are reflexed with showy curved stamens protruding from the flower. Each floret resembles an amaryllis bloom. This plant has won a first place and best- in-division ribbon at the 2010 NACS

show at Longwood. The new yellow clivia has yet to be named. It will be on display during the month of March 2012 and a small number of plants will be available for purchase in The GardenShop.

Director Paul B. Redman Travels Down Under

In December 2011, our director, Paul B. Redman, traveled to Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden to contribute ideas and experiences from LongwoodGardens to an international peer review

team to help guide this Australian garden’s overall management andstrategic direction. In 2016, Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden will turn 200 years old. Leading up to this, the peer review team will examine the garden’s preparedness for 2016—and beyond.

The second edition of our book,100+ Years of Garden Splendor, hit shelves this past holiday season. This new edition, written by Colvin Randall, includes 32 additional pages detailing the Gardens from 2006 to present, including 69 new photos. The new chapter discusses the many changes that have occurred at Longwood over the past five years, including the new East Conservatory, treehouses, the Green Wall, the Thousand Bloom Mum, and recognition of our new director, Paul B. Redman.

New Edition! 100+ Years of Garden Splendor

Livable Landscapes Lecture Series

A new lecture series, Your Livable Landscape: Cultivating an Ecosystem Esthetic, has been designed to bring you multiple layers of information about livable landscapes. This series is based in science, landscape design, and architecture. Hear about landscapechoices that alter the carbon and hydrogen cycles, listen to alternatives to the esthetic preferences behindthese choices, and make the case for an esthetic informed by ecosystem science and the benefits of carbon sequestration. This informative series is a collaboration between Stroud Water Research Center and Longwood Gardens, supported by the National Science Foundation.

Register online (space limited):ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org

The Science Behind Your Livable LandscapeTuesday, January 17, 7–9 pm

Louis A. Kaplan, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Stroud Water Research Center

Towards Regenerative Design: A New Paradigm for Site Development and LandscapesTuesday, February 21, 7–9 pm

Jose Alminaña, ASLA,LEED Principal, Andropogon Associates

Looking at Your Livable LandscapeTuesday, March 6, 7–9 pm

Rick Darke, Landscape Ethics, Photography and Contextual Design

Living Buildings for Livable LandscapesTuesday, March 20, 7–9 pm

Muscoe Martin, AIA,LEED Principal, M² Architecture

Members-only MomentsBranching Out Lecture Series

Free for Members, Member guests $25All events are at 2:30 pm

Fearless Pruning—with Lee Reich Sunday, February 5

50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants—with Ruth Rogers Clausen Sunday, March 4

Designing the New Kitchen Garden—with Jennifer Bartley Sunday, April 1

Beautiful No-Mow Yards—with Evelyn Hadden Sunday, May 6

Advanced registration required, Online or 610.388.1000

Member Appreciation DayFriday, March 169 am–5 pm

Members enjoy exclusive 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and the Café.

Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via opentable.com

Preview Nights for Light Installations by Bruce Munro Thursday, June 7Friday, June 8

Members have the first opportunity to explore our new summer exhibit, Light Installations by Bruce Munro.

Event details coming this spring—keep turning the pages to read more about these installations.

Curtis On TourSunday, January 22 – 3 pm

Curtis On Tour features tomorrow’s leading musicians from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. This program features Curtis’ new classical guitar program with guitar virtuoso Jason Vieaux.

A Members-only ConcertTickets: longwoodgardens.org610.388.1000 Members $10, Guests $15

Soledad Barrio & Noche FlamencaFriday, January 27 – 8 pm

Hailed by critics everywhere forits deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring

company today. Formed in 1993 byMartín Santangelo and his wife, Bessie Award winner Soledad Barrio.

A World of Music SeriesTickets: ticketphiladelphia.org215.893.1999 $42, Members $36

Janis Siegel QuartetSaturday, January 28 – 8 pm

Over the past three decades, the voice of Janis Siegel—a nine-time Grammy winner and a 17-time Grammy nominee—has been an undeniable force in the Manhattan Transfer’s diverse music catalog. She has sustained a solo career that has spawned a half-dozen solo albums and numerous collaborative projects.

Jazz SeriesTickets: ticketphiladelphia.org215.893.1999 $45, Members $38

Enjoy a pre-performance dinner in 1906.Visit opentable.com for reservation.

Performing Arts

Introduction to Plant Illustration * 9–11:30 am

Plant Illustration Studio * 12:30–3 pm

Orchids for Beginners * 6:30–9:30 pm

Photography After Hours * 6–9 pm

Livable Landscape Lecture Series: Living Buildings for Livable Landscapes * 7–9 pm

People, Plants, & Landscape Design * 7–9 pm

Basic Floral Design I * 1–4 pm

Small Flowering Trees * 1–3 pm or 6:30–8:30 pm

Using Garden Elements in Your Designs * 7–9 pm

Sustainable Floral Design Lecture: A Haute Couture Movement * 7–9 pm

International Orchid Show and Sale 2012 9 am–6 pm (sale) 1–6 pm (show)

Get the Dirt on Dirt * 8 am–12 pm

Advanced Floral Design I * 9 am–4 pm

International Orchid Show and Sale 2012 9 am–6 pm

Interpretations in Colored Pencils Studio * 1–3:30 pm

Floral Fun Class: Celebrate Spring * 10 am–12 pm

Triple Play in Floral Design * 1:30–4:30 pm

Beginning Bonsai * 9 am–3 pm

Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop 10–11 am

High School Workshop: Painting Spring Flowers with Oil Pastels 10 am

Spring Blooms March 31–May 20

Watch as spring color emerges to paint the landscape in vibrant hues. Tulips, dogwoods, wisteria, and more herald spring’s arrival.

January

Floral Fun Class: Cure for Cabin Fever * 10 am–12 pm

Orchid Extravaganza January 20 –March 25

Thousands of colorful orchids are artfully displayed.

Curtis On Tour ¹ 3 pm

Plant Science: Plant Pathology * 10 am–12 pm

Exotic and Tropical Plants * 6:30–8:30 pm

Principles of Color * 9 am–4 pm

Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca ² 8 pm Principles of Color * 9 am–4 pm Janis Siegel Quartet ² 8 pm Organ Concert with Linda Lorgus and Glenn Kinckner 1 pm

February

Application deadlines: ** College & University Internships and International Intern & Trainee Programs (For May/June start date)

Plant Science: Soils * 6:30–8:30 pm

Moonlight Magic * 6:30–8:30 pm

Exotic & Tropical Plants * 6:30–8:30 pm

Landscape Design I * 1–4 pm

Ideas for Impact * 9 am–3:45 pm

New Materials in Floral Design Mechanics * 9 am–1 pm

Graceful Arches * 1:30–4:30 pm

Branching Out Lecture Series: Fearless Pruning 2:30 pm

Home School Day—Capture It 10 am

Basic Floral Design I * 1–4 pm Plant Science: Soils * 6:30–8:30 pm

Boy Scouts Merit Badge Workshop 10–11 am

High School Workshop: Weave Your Way Into Her Heart! 10 am

Valentine’s Day Dinner ¹ Saturday, February 11, 7–11 pm

Make a special Valentine’s Day memory over champagne, dinner, and chocolates in the heart of our lush Conservatory.

Piano Concert with Anne-Marie McDermott 1 pm Valentine’s Day Brunch in 1906 *** Sunday, February 12 11:30 am–3:30 pm

Savor brunch favorites before or after you take an intimate stroll through our Orchid Extravaganza display.

Comprehensive Wedding Design * 9 am–4 pm

Organ Concert Featuring Paul Jacobs ² 8 pm

Livable Landscape Lecture Series Towards Regenerative Design: A New Paradigm for Site Development and Landscapes * 7–9 pm

Floral Fun Class: Escape to the Islands * 10 am–12 pm

All About Orchids * 9 am–3:30 pm

OrKID Day 12–3 pm

Organ Concert for Kids Featuring Ken Cowan 12 pm & 2 pm

Curtis Student Recital: Ayane Kozasa, viola 1 pm Orchids on Stage * 1–4 pm

Soweto Gospel Choir ² 8 pm

Blue-poppies Expected to be on Display

Winter Calendar Introduction to Ikebana * 9 am–12 pm

Landscape Design I * 1–4 pm Breaking Down Biodegradable Garden Choices * 2–5 pm

Introduction to Ikebana * 9 am–4 pm

Vegetable Gardens for Small Spaces * 9 am–12 pm

Performance Pruning: Small Flowering Trees * 9 am–12 pm or 1–4 pm

OrKID Day 12–3 pm Daria: World Music for Children 12 pm & 2 pm

Curtis Student Recital: String Quartet 1 pm

Branching Out Lecture Series: 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants 2:30 pm

Floral Design: Aloha! * 4–7 pm

Philadelphia Flower Show Tour: Hawaii, Islands of Aloha * 6:30 am–4 pm

Livable Landscape Lecture Series: Looking at Your Livable Landscape * 7–9 pm

Photographing Orchids * 7 am–1 pm

Making a Wave Hill Chair * 1–4 pm

Lúnasa ² 8 pm

Member Appreciation Day Landscape Design I * 1–4 pm

Clivia Show 12–5 pm North American Clivia Society Symposium 12–5 pm

Clivia Show 12–5 pm

North American Clivia Society Symposium 12–5 pm

Free Daily Programs!

Dive into our rich history on a historic tour, embark on a guided walk, go behind-the-scenes to discover the magic behind our inspiring displays, and much more.

Check our website or inquire in the Visitor Center for a detailed listing.

² Special ticket required: ticketphiladelphia.org, 215.893.1999

School & Youth program. Pre-registration required: longwoodgardens.org

Branching Out Lecture Series. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000, Members: Free, Guests: $25

Make a pre-performance dinner reservation at opentable.com & enjoy a complimentary coffee reception after the performance.

* Registration required: ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5454

** To apply: longwoodgardens.org

*** Reservations required: opentable.com

¹ Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000

Education

Performance

Dining

Family Fun

Members-only

Horticulture

January

February

OrKID Day 12–3 pm

Lúnasa ² 8 pm

Education

Performance

Dining

Family Fun

Members-only

Horticulture

January

February

OrKID Day 12–3 pm

Lúnasa ² 8 pm

Education

Performance

Dining

Family Fun

Members-only

Horticulture

January

February

OrKID Day 12–3 pm

Lúnasa ² 8 pm

Education

Performance

Dining

Family Fun

Members-only

Horticulture

Curtis On TourSunday, January 22 – 3 pm

Curtis On Tour features tomorrow’s leading musicians from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. This program features Curtis’ new classical guitar program with guitar virtuoso Jason Vieaux.

A Members-only ConcertTickets: longwoodgardens.org610.388.1000 Members $10, Guests $15

Hailed by critics everywhere forits deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring

company today. Formed in 1993 byMartín Santangelo and his wife, Bessie Award winner Soledad Barrio.

A World of Music SeriesTickets: ticketphiladelphia.org215.893.1999 $42, Members $36

Janis Siegel QuartetSaturday, January 28 – 8 pm

Over the past three decades, the voice of Janis Siegel—a nine-time Grammy winner and a 17-time Grammy nominee—has been an undeniable force in the Manhattan Transfer’s diverse music catalog. She has sustained a solo career that has spawned a half-dozen solo albums and numerous collaborative projects.

Jazz SeriesTickets: ticketphiladelphia.org215.893.1999 $45, Members $38

Performing Arts

“Touching, moving, breathtaking.”

LúnasaWednesday, March 14 – 8 pm

Paul Jacobs Saturday, February 18 – 8 pm

Paul Jacobs, America’s most celebrated concert organist, isthe only organ soloist ever toreceive a Grammy Award (2011). His program will be varied and will include works byJ.S. Bach, Edward Elgar, and Jeanne Demessieux.

Organ Series Tickets: ticketphiladelphia.org215.893.1999 $40, Members $34

Soweto Gospel ChoirWednesday, February 29 – 8 pm

Performing in eight different languages, the Soweto Gospel

Choir performs an inspirational program of tribal, traditional, and popular African and Western gospel. Hailing from South Africa, this vocal ensemble combines earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, and a capella.

A World of Music Series

Tickets: ticketphiladelphia.org

215.893.1999 $40, Members $34

LúnasaWednesday, March 14 – 8 pm

Lúnasa’s ingenious application of rhythm and their mastery of it has made them the single most influential and innovative band performing Irish instrumental music today.

A World of Music Series

Tickets: ticketphiladelphia.org

215.893.1999 $40, Members $34

Saturday, February 25 Saturday, March 312–3 pm

Plan a family day during Orchid Extravaganza! Enjoy a concert, discover fun facts about orchids, take home a potted plant, and learn about winter plants in our Conservatory.

Ken CowanSaturday, February 25

Organ concert for kids.

Daria: World Music for ChildrenSaturday, March 3

Upbeat and empowering childrens’ music.

All Concerts are at noon & 2pm

See our full list of School & Youth programs online and in the Winter Calendar.

OrKID Day Concerts

We’re open even when school is out! Monday, February 20

Pack up the whole family for a day of fun at Longwood Gardens this President’s Day! Come to our Children’s Garden dressed as a fairy or a wizard and enjoy a free cookie on us!

OrKID Days

In the

Children’s Garden

Fairies and Wizards are

hiding in our whimsical

Children’s Garden this

winter—come by and see

if you can find them!

Installations by Bruce Munro

June 9–September 29

Experience Longwood Gardens in a whole new light through the evocative and imaginative art of Bruce Munro, British lighting artist. Never before seen in the United States, this debut exhibition illuminates the gardens with large-scale, site-specific light installations. Wander through a field of light reminiscent of flowers, discovera meadow of glowing towers changing hues, and delight in a shower of cascading raindrops fashioned from delicate lights as you are immersed in a new and truly unique garden experience. Both indoors and outdoors, by day and by night, Light will change the way you see gardens.

Tickets on sale now at longwoodgardens.org

Gardens Information

Winter HoursThrough March 259 am–5 pm, open daily

* Open until 6 pm March 23–25 for International Orchid Show & Sale

AdmissionAdults: $18Seniors ages 62+: $15Students with student ID: $8Children ages 4 and under: FreeMembers: Free

* Prices are subject to change. Some events require a special ticket.

Dining Hours in The Terrace

* Please note: Both 1906 & The Café will be closed January 17–23. A limited Café menu will be available in the Terra Cotta room.

The CaféStarting January 24: 10 am–4 pm

1906Saturday and Sunday Brunch beginning January 28: 11:30 am–3:30 pm Every day starting March 21: 11:30 am–3:30 pm Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.

MembershipGet your GardenPass and be a part of something inspired, beautiful, cultivated, natural, spectacular, and forward-thinking. Become a Member yourself or purchase a Membership as a gift. Membership means 365 days of access to our Gardens, exclusive discounts, Members-only events, and much more.

Group Visits & RentalsGroups and private events are welcomed in the Gardens. Phone: 610.388.5223 / Email: [email protected]

* Weddings and proms are not permitted.

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Phone: 610.388.1000Website: longwoodgardens.org

Photography credits: Larry Albee, Terence Roberts, Longwood GardensIllustration by: Rebecca Clarke

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