January 20th, 2024

1906, Restaurant, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA, Holiday Decorations

Longwood Gardens is located at 1001 Longwood Rd., about 3 miles northeast of Kennett Square. It is beautiful all year round, but during the holidays it is magical. I thought we were going to miss the last weekend for the holiday decorations. They keep them up until January 7th every year.

A storm was coming but we made it. Usually when I visit Longwood we eat at a local restaurant but this time the sit down restaurant we were going to try. It is called 1906. It is named “in honor of the year Pierre S. Du Pont purchased the grounds that were developed into Longwood Gardens”.

I was warm and very comfortable. The bread in the flower was warm and truth be told I could have had that with a glass of wine and cheese?

Kennett Square Mushroom Soup was a must. If you don’t know let me tell you that Chester County is known as Mushroom Capital. More than 500 million pounds per year.

The Crab Louie was a good appetizer and those were lentil crisps. Avocados and grapefruit were a great addition.

Black Truffle Potato Gnocchi with truffle cream and pecorino. We determined that they were a tiny bit dense. Hey we ate them. By the way the portions at 1906 are generous so either share or take some home.

The Jurgielewicz Duck Ragu. Not knowing what Jurgielewicz I found out that Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd. Is one of the leading Peking duck suppliers in North America. They employ over 200 people from PA and partners with local families in here to raise JJS Peking ducks. This dish was delicious.

No dessert; we were full. We continue to see the beautiful decorations.

We wanted to keep walking through the vast gardens all lit up but the weather did not cooperate. Visitors were still in the Holiday Spirit and it was great to see.

1906 restaurant will reopen in the Spring. Please visit longwoodgardens.org because the Winter Garden Exhibit is ongoing, a Garden Photography Class 101 begins February 1st until the 22nd. And, so much more.

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March 8th, 2018

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Orchid Extravaganza until March 25h, Events, Flowers, Gardens, Day Tripping

Finally the sun has come out.  Buds are on the trees, weeping willows are getting greener.  Some signs and hints that Spring is around the corner.  Well, you know, we had a few nor’easters to take care of but, hopefully, we should almost be finished with winter.

My young second cousin, Natalia, stayed with me for some time after the devastation of two hurricanes in Puerto Rico.  Right before she lef Southern Delaware the weather in Southern Delaware was gray and miserable, so I took her to Longwood Gardens.  Their Orchid Extravaganza is going on and it is gorgeous.  If you get a chance, it is there until March 25th.  The address is 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PAQ 19348.

When you think about it, it is very accessible, only a couple of hours away.  You can spend the day.  The area offers so much, plus a little bit of a change of scenery.

Flowers have a positive effect on humans.  I try to fill my vases with flowers as much as I can.  When I see them I have a different disposition altogether.  Longwood Gardens open year round.  Please check their website, https://www.longwoodgardens.org

It is that time of the year, so if you are ready to get into the spirit of Easter, make a visit to these beautiful gardens.

Discover your own backyard.  Have a great day!