Longwood Gardens Appoints New Director of Outdoor Landscapes

As Director of Outdoor Landscapes, Brunsendorf will ensure that Longwood's outdoor display gardens continue to meet extraordinary horticultural design and display standards of excellence, while driving innovative thinking and implementation across the outdoor gardens.

As Director of Outdoor Landscapes, Brunsendorf will ensure that Longwood's outdoor display gardens continue to meet extraordinary horticultural design and display standards of excellence, while driving innovative thinking and implementation across the outdoor gardens.

"Our global search for a Director of Outdoor Landscapes attracted many talented candidates from both near and far," said Longwood Gardens' Vice President of Horticulture Sharon Loving. "Andrea's horticultural expertise, her international experience and perspective, and her proven record of implementing imaginative garden design made her the perfect candidate for this position. We are excited to have Andrea continue to grow and advance our reputation as one of the great gardens of the world," Loving said.

"I am honored to be chosen to lead the Outdoor Landscape division at Longwood Gardens," said Brunsendorf. "It is an exciting opportunity to return to the Garden that made such a lasting impression on my creativity and professional growth. Longwood is renowned for its horticultural expertise and excellent standards," Brunsendorf said. "Having been part of so many international training programs, it was my time at Longwood particularly that inspired me, acted as a kind of measure of best practice, and benchmark of what is possible when you commit time and effort to a garden. I look forward to not only continuing, but elevating the horticulture displays that Longwood is known for around the world."

About Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world, encompassing 1,083 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ, and a 4-acre grand Conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by founder Pierre S. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education, and the arts. For more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org.