Plantology on Tap: A Longwood Christmas

Join Longwood’s East Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens as he gives a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of A Longwood Christmas!
About this Event

Each year, Longwood Gardens is completely transformed for A Longwood Christmas … and this year will be no exception as we showcase spectacular garden beauty, how-did-they-do-that displays, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, and more. Join Longwood’s East Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens as he gives a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of A Longwood Christmas and explores the year-long process that goes into making this one-of-a-kind display possible, from initial planning to installation. Enjoy a delicious small bite and signature cocktail to round out the fun!

Speaker Bio: Karl Gercens is Longwood’s East Conservatory Manager, responsible for many of the changing displays in our indoor gardens. Originally from the Mississippi Delta, Gercens has worked at Walt Disney World in Florida and Filoli Estate in California to experience horticulture from coast to coast! Gercens has worked in the conservatory field for most of his life and has visited hundreds of gardens in all 50 states.