After a cold, rainy spring draped in the browns and grays of winter, our season opener, Rites of Spring, was blessed with a bright, sunny day with colors dazzling guests from every corner of the garden. We had our largest crowd for opening day but even with over 500 guests,...
Posts tagged: garden
Plant-O-Rama at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Tuesday, January 30th, while East Hampton was surprised with 6 inches of snow, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden received only a light dusting as the 22nd Plant-O-Rama was getting under way. Presented by the Metro Hort Group and BBG, Plant-O-Rama is a horticultural trade show, symposium, and jobs fair that gathers...
First Storm of the Year
Winter Storm Grayson barreled up the East Coast and pummeled the Northeast with a full day of high winds, snow, and arctic temperatures. With just a few branches down, the LongHouse gardens came through in one piece. Here are some photos from the day after the storm, snapped by our...
The LongHouse Holiday Gathering
On November 25th we held our Holiday Gathering, our annual end-of-the-year party to say thank you to our members, the lifeblood of LongHouse Reserve. It was a delightful afternoon, comfortably warm for late November, and over 400 guests turned out to celebrate the year's end. Cynthia Battaglia's Distincitve Catering kept tummies...
Sunbrella Chairs: The Stalwarts of LongHouse Reserve
We would be hard pressed to find a more beloved seating area than the colorful row of Sunbrella chairs perched in front of Peter's Pond. These chairs came to us as part of the 2014 exhibition, Exteriors, and quickly became a guest favorite with visitors who enjoy the view of...
Upcoming Event Horticulturist's Walk of LongHouse Reserve
Buttercup Winterhazel breaking bud in the office conservatory Do not forget about our late winter walk this Saturday! Bark, Bloom, and Forcing Branches: A Winter Walk at LongHouse Reserve Saturday, March 19th, 1:00-2:30pm LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937 Enjoy a guided tour of LongHouse Reserve...