The Creamery of Kennett Square

Join us at The Creamery to celebrate the short—but extraordinary—blooming season of peonies and explore the world of flower farming.Join us at The Creamery to celebrate the short—but extraordinary—blooming season of peonies and explore the world of flower farming. Hear from peony expert and owner of Styer’s Peonies Richard Currie about the history of his perennial flower farms, operating for well over 100 years. Learn about what it takes to run a flower farm—from growing peonies, to the equipment and techniques used, to what varieties are best for display. Attendees will receive a voucher to visit Styer’s Peonies at a

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: HydrangeasWant to see the ubiquitous, beautiful, and ever-popular hydrangea in a whole new light? In this Plantology on Tap, join Longwood Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens in diving deep into this common and adaptable shrub. Learn the role of hydrangeas in the local landscape and what you can expect growing this plant at home. Then, learn about the dynamic ways Longwood elevates hydrangeas in our Conservatory displays, including our spectacular hanging baskets. In this talk, Karl covers a wide array of hydrangeas, including native and exotic varieties, and the most cutting-edge cultivars.Enjoy a

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Springtime Foraging for Edible Wild PlantsJoin us on Pennsylvania Native Species Day for a celebration of all things native species!Longwood Gardens’ Associate Director of Land Stewardship and Ecology Lea Johnson, Ph.D. leads a fascinating discussion on what makes a species native versus non-native versus invasive, why we might prefer native species, and how native species improve so many things about our yards and gardens, from wildlife habitat to water management to beauty throughout the seasons. Leave with top tips for adding native species to your garden, along with a young plant of

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Springtime Foraging for Edible Wild PlantsHave you ever been curious about how to forage for your own food? If so, join Longwood Gardens and registered dietitian/nutritionist, Rutgers Master Gardener, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, certified science teacher, and wild foods author Debbie Naha-Koretzky (“The Wild Edibles Lady”) to learn about the edible plants of our area. Debbie will cover plant identification, safety, look-alike plants, sustainable harvesting, nature appreciation, nutrition, and cooking with wild plants, as well as a wild food tasting. Signed copies of her book, Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey (2021, Falcon Guides)

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Meeting Our Green RelationsFood. Along with shelter and water, it’s one of the essentials we all need to survive, and it is inextricably linked to our culture: past, present, and future. Join Christopher Bolden-Newsome, co-creator and co-director of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden and co-founder of Truelove Seeds, as he initiates a conversation about plants and belonging, and the power of eating our culturally significant foods. Chris will focus on the various leafy greens associated with human diasporas worldwide and their sociocultural, spiritual, and geographical significance, including examining the intersections of

Longwood at the Creamery - Plantology on Tap: Welcoming Wildlife to Your GardenIs your garden wildlife-friendly? Learn how to make your landscape inviting for songbirds to butterflies to other wildlife alongside Longwood Fellow Ryan Gott, Ph.D. Explore the reasons, benefits, and basic principles of wildlife-minded landscaping, as well as region-specific resources to help you continue on your wildlife gardening journey ... and to keep wildlife in your landscape. Enjoy a delicious small bite and signature cocktail to round out the fun!All proceeds from this collaboration between Longwood Gardens and the Creamery of Kennett Square are used to promote family-friendly community