From the Gardens
In 1968, Edith opened the gardens of Longue Vue to the public, so the entire community could experience them. Our job today is simple: Continue sharing Edith’s gardens with new audiences, from expert horticulturists to neighborhood families.
Click here to learn what’s in bloom year-round, featuring monthly highlights!
Upcoming Garden Therapy
Workshops with Amy Graham
Potted Herb Garden Workshop
Saturday, January 29 from 1PM to 2:30PM
Participants will go home with their very own potted herb garden, featuring beautiful seasonal herbs. This workshop includes a special tour of the Walled Garden, a planting lesson with Amy, and all-day garden admission for each participant. Open to all ages (caretakers not participating in the workshop must purchase garden admission).
2022 Workshops
February 19: Botanical Fascinators
March 26: Butterfly Gardening Basics
April 23: Natural Gardening/Earth Day
May 7: Parents Day Flower Crowns
June 18: Parents Day Flower Arranging
July 16: Permaculture Principles of Gardening
September 10: Fall Flower Arranging
September 24: Native Plant Propagation for Beginners
October 15: Seed Collecting
October 22: Fall Flower Arranging
November 19: Wreath Making
December 10: Wreath Making
Click the workshop of your choice for tickets and more details!
Email Amy Graham at agraham@longuevue.com with questions.
Ask a Gardener
Ask Director of Gardens Amy Graham about the Longue Vue Gardens, or for seasonal tips about your own garden: agraham@longuevue.com.
Ask About Pest Control
Ask Integrated Plant Care Gardener and Longue Vue newsletter columnist Simeon Benjamin about all of your natural pest control needs: sbenjamin@longuevue.com.
Columns from previous newsletters regarding Pest Control
Did you know? We do insect identification and rescue!
Send photos to our Director of Gardens, Amy Graham at agraham@longuevue.com to get an identification or drop off unwanted specimens at the Gate House.
Garden Volunteers: Give and grow.
Garden Volunteers has a new meeting day for 2022! Starting this January, Garden Volunteers will meet every Thursday of the month from 8:30AM to 11:30AM. Garden Volunteers will also continue to meet every second Saturday of the month from 9AM to 11AM.
To volunteer, click the button below. For information on the garden volunteer program, contact Director of Gardens Amy Graham at agraham@longuevue.com.