About Longshadow
Since 1994, Longshadow Gardens has been dedicated to creating elegant, lasting American-made value. Our beautiful dry cast limestone planters and garden ornaments are designed and handcrafted in Southern Illinois, nestled within the scenic Shawnee National Forest. Each piece is a testament to quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
Twenty-two years ago, we acquired a neglected farm with breathtaking views, grottoes, waterfalls, and limestone bluffs. We named it Longshadow Gardens after the long shadows cast by towering oaks and hickories across the meadows at dawn and dusk. In this tranquil setting, we planted a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers, including Boxwoods, Lavender, Roses, and Milkweed, creating a beautiful garden that evolves with the seasons.
Our garden ornaments are thoughtfully placed throughout Longshadow Gardens, serving as focal points in serene settings. Mown grass paths and shaded walks lead visitors through an ever-changing landscape of spring ephemerals, wild orchids, and trees like Redbuds, Dogwoods, and Persimmons, making every stroll a new discovery of natural beauty.
We take great pride in the craftsmanship of our Longshadow products, which are designed and created by a team of local artisans in buildings that harmonize with our rural surroundings. Our motto, “Fabricia in Horto Nostro” (Factory in a Garden), reflects our commitment to blending our love for fine gardening with the creation of the world’s finest garden ornaments and planters, all while supporting both local and national community projects.