A career interest in horticulture and enrollment in horticulture classes offered by the student's high school are prerequisites. The internship program begins in late June and ends in August. The interns work four and a half days per week with other students and Longwood staff members to learn gardening techniques and to share responsibilities in various areas of indoor and outdoor horticulture. One-half day each week, the interns attend lectures and field trips.
Students rotate throughout the garden and experience indoor and outdoor horticulture.
The interns work closely with Longwood employees and with other students. For more details regarding Hands-On Training , see below. Students work in all safe weather conditions including hot, cold, light rain, etc. While at Longwood Gardens, students are expected to obey safety policies, exhibit a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn, and have good attendance. The interns are paid for the time they work and some travel time.