Touring Longwood Gardens New Conservatory, Pressing Flowers, Saving Hyacinth Bean Vine Seeds
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Date: 2024-11-10
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eileenmason5492
I was there the same day that you were there! I miss the room with the roses and hibiscus plants because I'm crazy over roses.
I know they will do more with the new west conservatory but I like the old style better. I've gone to Longwood all of my life and my husband grew up in Kennett Square. His grandmother was president of the Women's Auxiliary of the American legion in Kennett and they would put on shows where the fountains are. There used to be a stage called the Longwood Open Air Theater there. My father in law started being in the shows with his brother at the age of nine and did it until they went into WWII.
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I was there the same day that you were there! I miss the room with the roses and hibiscus plants because I'm crazy over roses.
I know they will do more with the new west conservatory but I like the old style better. I've gone to Longwood all of my life and my husband grew up in Kennett Square. His grandmother was president of the Women's Auxiliary of the American legion in Kennett and they would put on shows where the fountains are. There used to be a stage called the Longwood Open Air Theater there. My father in law started being in the shows with his brother at the age of nine and did it until they went into WWII.
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MicheleLHarvey
Thank you for this sneak peek, Danielle! I LOVE conservatories, especially in inclement weather! My only complaint is they're usually filled with what I cannot grow without my own glass house! I think Longwood's new conservatory is beautiful. It will take a few years to evolve & eventually house some of the same plants as your sentimental favorites. Love the espaliered kumquats & bonsai court! The dark walls behind the bonsai really make them stand out in the way your newly painted garage allows your garden to shine! Fun visit! Thank you for taking us along!
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Thank you for this sneak peek, Danielle! I LOVE conservatories, especially in inclement weather! My only complaint is they're usually filled with what I cannot grow without my own glass house! I think Longwood's new conservatory is beautiful. It will take a few years to evolve & eventually house some of the same plants as your sentimental favorites. Love the espaliered kumquats & bonsai court! The dark walls behind the bonsai really make them stand out in the way your newly painted garage allows your garden to shine! Fun visit! Thank you for taking us along!
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northlawn_flower_farm
I'm surprised how how much I don't like the new conservatory! I haven't yet seen it in person but from the pictures I've seen, both yours and others, I find it uninspiring. I live about 50 minutes from there and know Longwood pretty well. I was there a few weeks ago, before the new space was open. I was excited that they were finally doing some major changes. I do like the changes they made to the idea garden and perennial garden areas. But in my opinion, this conservatory is not an improvement on what it replaced.
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I'm surprised how how much I don't like the new conservatory! I haven't yet seen it in person but from the pictures I've seen, both yours and others, I find it uninspiring. I live about 50 minutes from there and know Longwood pretty well. I was there a few weeks ago, before the new space was open. I was excited that they were finally doing some major changes. I do like the changes they made to the idea garden and perennial garden areas. But in my opinion, this conservatory is not an improvement on what it replaced.
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rosavargas539
I Love pressing and have been for some time I use them in so many applications, also I had learned that you can press and dry flowers using the microwave and a terracotta press, I’ve used it and it works so good I become a hoarder of all this pressed, I can now been seen scavenging for leaves and flowers like a mad squirrel to bring home! The best are Magnolia leaves they press so beautifully and they last a long time, I used them on my wreath, in my thanksgiving table decor and my Christmas arrangements happy pressing
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I Love pressing and have been for some time I use them in so many applications, also I had learned that you can press and dry flowers using the microwave and a terracotta press, I’ve used it and it works so good I become a hoarder of all this pressed, I can now been seen scavenging for leaves and flowers like a mad squirrel to bring home! The best are Magnolia leaves they press so beautifully and they last a long time, I used them on my wreath, in my thanksgiving table decor and my Christmas arrangements happy pressing
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northlawn_flower_farm
We went to Longwood last Sunday, it may have been the first day it opened. Such a beautiful day, as you know how unusually warm it’s been. I was impressed with the new conservatory and really struck by the extensive amount of waterways. which were a very calming foundation. Like you, my absolute favorite were the kumquat espaliers. Gorgeous! Hard to compare the two conservatories because they are so different, but I absolutely love the original. it is always stunning!
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We went to Longwood last Sunday, it may have been the first day it opened. Such a beautiful day, as you know how unusually warm it’s been. I was impressed with the new conservatory and really struck by the extensive amount of waterways. which were a very calming foundation. Like you, my absolute favorite were the kumquat espaliers. Gorgeous! Hard to compare the two conservatories because they are so different, but I absolutely love the original. it is always stunning!
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evansacre
I have a clivia potted! Im in zone 7. It loves to go outside in the summer and then i overwinter it in my cool garage. In early spring i start watering then pull it out and put it on my front porch (sometimes i have to pull it back in the garage if the night is going to be too cold. It throws up AMAZING long lasting spring blooms. It loves to be crowded in the pot by the way. Perfect by my front door.
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I have a clivia potted! Im in zone 7. It loves to go outside in the summer and then i overwinter it in my cool garage. In early spring i start watering then pull it out and put it on my front porch (sometimes i have to pull it back in the garage if the night is going to be too cold. It throws up AMAZING long lasting spring blooms. It loves to be crowded in the pot by the way. Perfect by my front door.
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cindybohl9593
I like the new conservatory but prefer the design of the old one. I live in Illinois and live about an hour and a half from the St Louis Botanical garden. They also have both modern and old conservatories. I still prefer the old ones. I tried to grow Clovis once but could not get it to bloom. so after several years I gave up and got rid of the bulb. Amaryllis are much more satisfying
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I like the new conservatory but prefer the design of the old one. I live in Illinois and live about an hour and a half from the St Louis Botanical garden. They also have both modern and old conservatories. I still prefer the old ones. I tried to grow Clovis once but could not get it to bloom. so after several years I gave up and got rid of the bulb. Amaryllis are much more satisfying
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beverlyabner3307
It's absolutely beautiful but honestly I prefer the first one that you showed because of the color and the smell I'm sure was lacking in the second one forgive me I can't remember the name of the place but I'm going to wash this again because I'm very interested in everything you have to say and point out and I do want to get that Mexican plant in my garden!
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It's absolutely beautiful but honestly I prefer the first one that you showed because of the color and the smell I'm sure was lacking in the second one forgive me I can't remember the name of the place but I'm going to wash this again because I'm very interested in everything you have to say and point out and I do want to get that Mexican plant in my garden!
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fiercegirldesign1
I absolutely love the new conservatory, particularly the use of water features contrasted against plants that require little water. So beautiful! My husband and I used to love visiting Longwood when we lived in PA. It’s one of the things we miss the most. Thanks for sharing this lovely tour of what’s new there!
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I absolutely love the new conservatory, particularly the use of water features contrasted against plants that require little water. So beautiful! My husband and I used to love visiting Longwood when we lived in PA. It’s one of the things we miss the most. Thanks for sharing this lovely tour of what’s new there!
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lindakay8171
OH, the Amaryllis in your footage was beautiful. Replanted four of my bulbs this past week and purchased a double flower bulb which will be new for me. Going to plant my other bulbs in two week intervals this year to enjoy the flowers for a longer period of time. Have a great weekend!
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OH, the Amaryllis in your footage was beautiful. Replanted four of my bulbs this past week and purchased a double flower bulb which will be new for me. Going to plant my other bulbs in two week intervals this year to enjoy the flowers for a longer period of time. Have a great weekend!
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pam6204
Thank you Danielle so much! I loved the old conservatory! Spoke to my heart in a beautiful way. But I will look for all the joys in the new (and we will always find them. I love the Yellow Sage! Do you think that the new conservatory will grow up and look lush like the old one
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Thank you Danielle so much! I loved the old conservatory! Spoke to my heart in a beautiful way. But I will look for all the joys in the new (and we will always find them. I love the Yellow Sage! Do you think that the new conservatory will grow up and look lush like the old one
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beverlyabner3307
Sorry I had to make another comment so interested in seeing the finished work of that press I am very interested in that press that is something I would really like to get into pressing flowers thank you your show is always so interesting and up-to-date I love that!
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Sorry I had to make another comment so interested in seeing the finished work of that press I am very interested in that press that is something I would really like to get into pressing flowers thank you your show is always so interesting and up-to-date I love that!
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rosemarybushea3447
Thank you for the lovely tour of Longwood! It is impressive, even though I do tend to like older rather than modern designs. Just to stroll through the massive plantings would be thrilling and I'd love to visit this stunning garden one day.
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Thank you for the lovely tour of Longwood! It is impressive, even though I do tend to like older rather than modern designs. Just to stroll through the massive plantings would be thrilling and I'd love to visit this stunning garden one day.
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newt52864
I actually got there yesterday, the line wasn't to bad for the cascade garden and moved quickly. It was like a mini rainforest
The selection of bonsai was amazing Thanks for sharing your old footage, so cool I think I'll go press some flowers
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I actually got there yesterday, the line wasn't to bad for the cascade garden and moved quickly. It was like a mini rainforest
The selection of bonsai was amazing Thanks for sharing your old footage, so cool I think I'll go press some flowers
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cranerygardens
You read my mind. I and Jason both really prefer the traditional look. We got a little upset that part of the original conservatory was taken away. I wish the new one was built the other side of the property and keep the original look.
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You read my mind. I and Jason both really prefer the traditional look. We got a little upset that part of the original conservatory was taken away. I wish the new one was built the other side of the property and keep the original look.
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gardensglory1229
Wow Danielle you’re so lucky to have that so close to you. I think I really liked the older one better. I’m also with you about wanting flowers. The Mediterranean garden is neat, but not my preference. Thanks for the tourDeanna
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Wow Danielle you’re so lucky to have that so close to you. I think I really liked the older one better. I’m also with you about wanting flowers. The Mediterranean garden is neat, but not my preference. Thanks for the tourDeanna
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northlawn_flower_farm
The new conservatory is beautiful, but there is no replacing the old one. It's too bad they didn't have the vision to somehow combine the old and the new as a way to juxtapose changes in gardening over the years.
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The new conservatory is beautiful, but there is no replacing the old one. It's too bad they didn't have the vision to somehow combine the old and the new as a way to juxtapose changes in gardening over the years.
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annbergquist4253
I really appreciate your periodic tours of both Longwood Gardens and Chanticleer Garden. They’re both so fabulous! Do you know if there’s a plant list available of the plantings in this new Longwood conservatory
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I really appreciate your periodic tours of both Longwood Gardens and Chanticleer Garden. They’re both so fabulous! Do you know if there’s a plant list available of the plantings in this new Longwood conservatory
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northlawn_flower_farm
I'm not from Pennsylvania, so I can't compare the old and the new conservatory. But the new one makes me wish I could visit there right now! I love how they included water in their design. That is so unique!
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I'm not from Pennsylvania, so I can't compare the old and the new conservatory. But the new one makes me wish I could visit there right now! I love how they included water in their design. That is so unique!
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judyrobinson2282
Have to admit--the glimpses of the traditional conservative definitely would be my favorite! The new one is beautiful but I am so much more inspired when there are flowers! Beautiful to see it all though!
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Have to admit--the glimpses of the traditional conservative definitely would be my favorite! The new one is beautiful but I am so much more inspired when there are flowers! Beautiful to see it all though!
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