Longwood to feature geophyte bulbs in bloom

Early spring bulbs in full bloom at Longwood Gardens. EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although winter looks to make a final stand this weekend, already the signs of spring are literally poking through the ground. But at Longwood Garden, fully blooming flowers are already on display. The early signs of spring are more beautiful than ever at Longwood Gardens with the addition of 500,000 geophyte bulbs now in full...

Longwood names Benevento to guest management post

Christopher Benevento EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Gardens announced the appointment of Christopher Benevento Monday as its new Director of Guest Services and Operations. The appointment was effective Jan. 25.  “Our search for a Director of Guest Services and Operations has been thorough and focused,” said Longwood Gardens Executive Director Paul B. Redman. “We interviewed many talented professionals....

What To Do: Besides dig out from the blizzard, that is

Before and the after the snowstorm, fun things to do when shoveling gets old By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times NASCAR Spint Cup driver kyle Larson is featured at the 30th Annual Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show in Oaks this weekend. If you’re trying to figure out what to do this weekend — assuming the weather forecasts are correct — all you need do is open your door anytime...

Longwood Gardens plans busy 2016

Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective Returns in 2016 Longwood Gardens plans five spectacular seasonal displays and nearly 600 daily horticultural, educational, performing arts, and holiday programs for 2016. Among the highlights for 2016 is the return of Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective, August 3 – October 29. The exhibit sets Longwood aglow with...

What To Do: Loads of spooky fun

Also: PA Hunt Cup kicks off Nov. By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 81st Pennsylvania Hunt Club takes place Sunday in Unionville. With October having five weekends this year and Halloween falling on the final Saturday night of the month, the area’s event calendar has been thrown off a bit. Many of the activities that usually are scheduled for the beginning of November are slated for the...

What To Do: Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival

Also: Pumpkins are carved and a plethora of Halloween fun and scares By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Longwood Gardens’ annual Chrysanthemum Festival opens this weekend. As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily autumn flowers. Longwood...

What To Do: Mushroom Fest and Chadds Ford Days kick off fall

Also: Barclay Friends Gardens and Radnor Concours D’Elgance & more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The return of Fun Gus is just one of the exciting signs that the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square is at hand, kicking off Friday night with the annual parade. Kennett Square and mushrooms are linked together so much that it would seem fitting if the Kennett High sports teams were...

What To Do: Get back to nature with Meadow Days

Plus: live music, helicopters, festivals and even more on busy summer schedule By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Meadow Days at Longwood Gardens offers more than three miles of walking trails, during three weekend programs, starting this weekend. One of the top summertime attractions in the Brandywine Valley is the annual “Fireworks and Fountains” events at Longwood Gardens (US-1, Kennett...

What To Do: Fathers Day means high-flying fun fun!

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times There are three types of aircraft that almost always force you to turn your gaze skyward and they all begin with the letter “h” — harrier jets, helicopters and hot air balloons. This weekend, you’ll be able to see two of the three in the skies above Chester County. If you want to see harriers in action, you might need to go to Iraq where the plane...

What To Do: Things get ‘fair-ly’ exciting in Downingtown

Also: Brandywine Food and Wine and multiple ethnic festivals in the area  By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Nothing says the start of summer like a local fair. One of the area’s top events is the St. Joseph Church Community Festival in Downingtown, which starts June 16. Summertime is the time for a lot of fun events — especially festivals and country fairs. The lights on a Ferris...