Longwood Gardens is located on Route 1 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, which is south of Philadelphia and north of Wilmington, Delaware.

Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont with 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows. It has 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres heated greenhouses. You will find 11,000 different types of plants, spectacular fountains (with light shows) and extensive educational programs.

The Christmas show runs from November 22 to January 6, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The holiday exhibits have thousands of brilliant poinsettias, fragrant flowers, glorious trees and exotic plants on four acres of gardens inside Longwood’s glass conservatory. They offer daily concerts, fountain shows, and evening light displays add to the holiday magic.

The South Brunswick Garden Club and the Dayton Village Citizens' Coalition plan a day trip to Longwood Gardens on December 9th, leaving around 9:30 a.m. and returning around 5:30 p.m. If you'd like to join us, please call us at 732-329-3429 or email us at info@daytonvillage.org

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