Bringing it Home A World of Garden Travel Inspiration
Plants & Horticulture
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47m
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create the world-renowned conservatory displays at Longwood Gardens? Karl Gercens has been involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of Longwood’s glasshouse wonders for half his life. With over 30 countries and 3,000+ gardens visited, he has seen some of the best components of what makes a great garden. Join Karl as he shares his most exciting floral finds and marvel at the end results at Longwood’s Grand Conservatory, hear how Karl juggles his schedule, be inspired and pick up tips on maximizing your time and cash to get out and enjoy a few of these places yourself!
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