Longwood Gardens Bloom! in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Chester County, Southwest of Philadelphia is rich in history and culture.  

We start our tour of the 

County at Longwood 

Gardens.  

Pierre du Pont, entrepreneur, politician, and philanthropist bought the Peirce Farm and started building gardens.  

Approaching the East Conservatory.

It opened in 1921.

Pierre du Pont continued his family's love of gardening at Longwood Gardens.  He added elements from European gardens and created fountain displays here.    

Alice and Pierre's family enjoyed their time here.  Nieces and nephews played on the large lawns and in the gardens. 

The du Pont Garden Parties were a staple of the summer season in Chester County.

The Orchids were a gift 

from Ethel du Pont in

1951.

This Orchid grows toward the

center of the room.

du Pont included succulents 

from desert climates in his

collection of exotic plants.

I am in awe of the lush

plants & flowers.

Eric & I sit beneath a 

stained glass window

on tiny red chairs.

The West Conservatory opened

to the public in November 2024.

This modern building is

filled with natural 

light.

The computer-controlled windows, roof vents, and shades open and close in response to temperature fluctuations.

A pool of water sits in

the center of a flower

Hanging planters soak

up the sun.

Longwood Gardens has a special space for the Bonsai Trees.

The Bonsai Workshop

Beautifully maintained

Bonsai are placed 

in the Courtyard.

Beauty & artistry wait

to be discovered here.

Dave, Kathy, Eric & I walk

a trail across a field.

Nature is untamed in this wooded

section of Longwood Gardens.

Dave & Kathy at one of

the Fountain Displays

Visitors walk along broad

brick walkways in the

outdoor gardens.

Spring is in full bloom.

Flowers & plants of different

heights draw the visitor's eye.

Tulips of all shapes &

colors soak up the sun.

Pink and purple flowers

seem to go on forever.

Small fountains add

movement in the

gardens. 

Dave and Kathy picked the perfect place to start our tour of Chester County, Pennsylvania.