Let’s explore our powerful connections with gardens as we share our thoughts on Longwood Gardens 2024 Community Read first historical fiction book choice, The Last Garden in England, all about the meaning, beauty and solace that can be found in gardens.

Just as Longwood Gardens has brought beauty to the lives of generations, so too does Highbury House—whose lovely gardens are at the center of this historical fiction spanning three generations. Taking place in 1907, 1944, and present day, this novel connects five women—from the gardens’ original designer through to the modern-day designer charged with restoring their beauty—all of whom find true meaning and solace in the gardens.

This event is a Longwood Gardens Community Read Event

Longwood Gardens’ Community Read is an award-winning program uniquely envisioned as a collaborative effort between the Gardens and the community to encourage reading for pleasure and to start a conversation surrounding gardens, plants, or nature. A limited number of One Day Passes for 4 to Longwood Gardens will be given away at this event.

   This program supports PA Forward®, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association that highlights libraries’ role in moving Pennsylvania forward. Libraries are key to powering progress, elevating the quality of life by fueling the types of knowledge essential to its success.

Registration is suggested. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. Walk-ins welcome.