Nothing about this surprised meLongwood Gardensis one of the top botanic gardens in the United States.
US News and Reports named it number one only a few weeks ago.
Inher blog post, Stewart encouraged her readers to visit, and I couldnt agree more.
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Heres why its worth the trip.
The Greenhouse Is Spectacular
There are a whopping 5,500 varieties of plants indoors.
In the large galleries, the biggest planters Ive ever seen hung from the ceiling.
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They contain everything from capeprimrosetoguzmania.
The structure of the greenhouse feels disguised.
Each concrete pillar is wrapped increeping figso you barely think about being indoors.
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The area next to the bathroom has a massive living wall along the entire hallway.
The arrangements of plants are amazing.
Every walkway is lined with border plantings and planters.
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.
Theresfountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
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The rest of the outdoor space is divided into so-called districts.
The Chimes district, for example, has a bell tower and award-winning grown trees over sprawling lawns.
Youll find 100 morevanda orchidsin the silver garden.
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Theres garden gear, plant books, homewares, and of course plants.
I bought two uniquephilodendronsfor $10 each.
Learn more about how to visit Longwood Gardenson their website.
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