A Visit to Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza 2015

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Longwood Gardens Orchid

February is the longest, shortest month of the year. Winter is dragging its heels, the wind is blowing and the landscape is bleak. What a wonderful time for a dose of spring encapsulated in a four-acre conservatory at Longwood Gardens.

The annual Orchid Extravaganza is in full bloom now through March 29th. Thousands of orchids, spring bulbs and floral blooms will put you in a springy mood. Scents of lilies and gardenias will lift and transport you to a warmer clime, if only for a brief time.

For those of you unable to take a Longwood Gardens get-away, sit back, take a mini-tour with me and dream of Spring’s arrival!

 

 

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Flowering Hall ~ Longwood Gardens https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Flowering Hall ~ Acacia, hydrangeas and orchids

Spring Bulbs https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Spring Bulbs Flowerbed

Greenhouse Vegetables https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Greenhouse Vegetables ~ Swiss Chard and Parsley

Greenhouse Strawberries https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Greenhouse Strawberries

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Longwood Gardens Orchids

Edgeworthia ~ Paper Bush https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Edgeworthia ~ Paper Bush

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Longwood Gardens Conservatory https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Conservatory

Woodland Orchids~ Longwood Gardens https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Woodland Orchids

Lilies "Sorbonne" https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Lilies “Sorbonne”

Orchid Basket https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Orchid Basket

In the Children's Garden https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Handpainted tiles ~ In the Children’s Garden

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Primroses https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Primroses

Asiatic Lilies https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Asiatic Lilies

Gardenia Blossom https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Gardenia Blossom

Hydrangea Blooms https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Hydrangea Blooms

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Mediterranean Garden ~ Longwood Gardens https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Mediterranean Garden

Pansies https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Pansies

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Longwood Gardens Orchids https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Longwood Gardens Orchids

Ranunculus https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Ranunculus

Anemone ~ Windflower https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Anemone ~ Windflower

Variegated Tradescantia https://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/a-visit-to-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-2015/

Variegated Tradescantia

 

 

14 Responses so far.

  1. Holly Hagelin says:

    I love Longwood Gardens . . . will have to talk the hubby into running up there and see for ourselves!! Beautiful pictures!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    • Barb says:

      Yes, Longwood Gardens goes all out! Check in mid-March, that’s when the blue Himalayan poppies are installed! They are a real treat!

  2. Helen Malandrakis says:

    Beautiful!

  3. Brenda Sanders says:

    Thank you. I always enjoy your posts, but this one is wonderful. Thank you for a breath of spring on a dull winter day.

    • Barb says:

      We really need a taste of Spring in the grips of an extra cold winter, don’t we, Brenda? I am lucky enough to get to stroll around in all that beauty every Monday!

  4. Renee Barry says:

    Beautiful! I’ve never heard of this place so it was nice to be able to see some glimpes of spring. Thanks for sharing!

    • Barb says:

      So glad you enjoyed the tour, Renee! Longwood Gardens is one of the oldest gardens on the East Coast and they always go all out each season!

  5. Norma says:

    Lots of sunshine and blooms here already. California missed another winter. Long wood looks like a fun place to visit.

  6. Feral Turtle says:

    What gorgeous pictures. A wonderful break from all of the winter white around these parts! Cheers.

  7. Patti says:

    So many beauties. Thanks for sharing. Feels like I’m there.

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