Longwood garden’s vertical garden

F&F member Julie visits the vertical garden at Longwood.

Just over a year ago, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA unveiled their new bathrooms. They are rather unusual bathrooms since they are surrounded by the largest “Green Wall” (also called a Vertical garden) in North America. Green walls are currently very popular in European countries, some of the most impressive examples being created inParis, France by Patrick Blanc. When used on the exterior of buildings, they are helpful in greening urban areas.

Walking through this interior corridor gives you the feeling of being in an expansive greenhouse, as the ceiling lets in plenty of light.

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