Longwood Gardens

There are not many things in life that bring me quite as much happiness as the soft scent of lilacs tickling my nose in the breeze... or seeing the vibrant colors of tulips blooming in triumph, after patiently waiting for the frosts of winter to disperse.

Less than an hour outside of downtown Philadelphia, in the suburb of Kennett Square, is one of America's most impressive outdoor spaces: Longwood Gardens. Open to the public almost continually since the 18th century, a

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I'll start out with a disclaimer that none of my pictures do this beautiful paradisiac garden any justice. On our weekend trip up to PA, my husband and I added Longwood Gardens to our trip. It's funny, because the day before, we planned on going to Primark to shop for some items we desperately needed in our closets (for cheap). The whole month leading up to it, I had referred to our trip as the "Primark" trip, completely disregarding the fact that we'd be spending the next day at Longwood…

This Longwood Gardens engagement session was such a dream! The gorgeous grounds and beautiful interior settings are perfect for photos!

From early spring bulbs to vibrant tulips and the fragrance of flowering trees, spring is in the air in our Gardens.

Yesterday proved to be a perfect day for strolling around Longwood Gardens for inspiration. Don't we all wish we had such a beautiful water… | Instagram

Last winter my family planned a fun trip to check out the Longwood Gardens Christmas displays! Here's a little guide based on our day there. Anyone who's grown up in southeastern PA knows the name "Longwood Gardens." It's one of those places that's so familiar, I was sure I'd been there before as a kid!...

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