Category Archives: North American Experience
Airlie Gardens
August 24, 2012 – Airlie Gardens, NC (written by Quill Teal-Sullivan, photographs by Wonsoon Park) The final stop on our North American Experience was Airlie Gardens, a lovely display garden nestled amongst fresh water ponds and ancient live oaks at … Continue reading
Juniper Level Botanical Garden at Plant Delights Nursery
August 23, 2012 – Plants Delights Nursery, NC (written by Dottie Miles, photographs by Quill Teal-Sullivan) Hidden within a hedge of ‘Nellie Stevens’ holly and other “spiny” plant material, Plant Delights Nursery at Juniper Level Botanic Gardens is an eclectic … Continue reading
North Carolina Botanical Garden
August 22, 2012 – North Carolina Botanical Garden, NC (written by Wonsoon Park, photographs by Nate Tschaenn) It was an overcast day with a little bit of drizzle when we were greeted by Johnny Randall and Dan Stern at the … Continue reading
The JC Raulston Arboretum
August 23, 2012 – The JC Raulston Arboretum, NC (written by Martin Smit, photographs by Sara Levin Stevenson) The JC Raulston Arboretum, one of our own director’s former stomping grounds, was our first stop in Raleigh. The history of the … Continue reading
High Point University Arboretum and Gardens
August 21, 2012 – High Point University, NC (written by Robert E. Lyons, photographs by Dottie Miles) High Point University (HPU) is a small liberal arts college not too far from Raleigh and Greensboro, North Carolina. Although I had never … Continue reading
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
August 22, 2012 – Sarah P. Duke Gardens, NC (written by Sara Levin Stevenson, photographs by Abby Johnson) The Fellows spent Wednesday morning visiting the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, located on 55 acres in the center of the Duke University … Continue reading
Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
August 21, 2012 – Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden (written by Abby Johnson, photographs by Martin Smit) A burgeoning jewel on historic Main Street, in Kernersville, North Carolina, engages the eyes of passersby with a bright, bold and outstanding curb … Continue reading
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Written by Nate Tschaenn The second year Fellows have embarked on the North American Experience portion of the Longwood Graduate Program. This year’s destination is just a few states south of Delaware in North Carolina. We arrived in Charlotte last … Continue reading
A Visit to the Infamous “U”
August 15, 2011 – St. Paul Campus, Minnesota University (written by Aubree Pack, photography by James Hearsum) Around here, the University of Minnesota is commonly, as well as affectionately, referred to as “the U.” The Longwood Graduate Program’s current Director, … Continue reading
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
(written by Felicia Yu, photographs by Aubree Pack) Just in case we didn’t already think we were spoiled by warm receptions and generosity everywhere we’ve been so far in the Twin Cities, the staff of the Como Park Zoo & … Continue reading
