The Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. Started in 1829, the show featured new plant varieties, garden and design concepts, and organic and sustainable practices.
In addition to the major garden displays, the Flower Show covered 10 acres of the Philadelphia Convention Center with world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, special events and a mammoth indoor Marketplace. In a word: HEAVEN!!
Panaramic view of ‘Big Timber Lodge’
The 2016 theme, “Explore America,” had visitors start their adventure in the “Big Timber Lodge,” a modern interpretation of classic park architecture, where they were welcomed by National Park Service Rangers in a nod to the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. The structure of wood and stone was enhanced by Native American-inspired art, floral totems, a dazzling 12-foot waterfall, emulated giant redwoods and a life-size American buffalo and bear sculptures by artist Emily White.
Periodic rest stops are to be expected
The 2016 President’s Bus Trip (March 11-13) saw nearly 100 OAGC members and friends board 2 buses and make their way to hotels in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The trip also included two fantastic Amish style meals and a day at the flower show. OAGC bus trips are an easy way to ‘hit the road’ so be sure to join us on future trips. You won’t be sorry.
Amish farm sunset
Morning breakfast at the hotel
Yep! We are here!
Heading up to the show floor.
RDs Barb Miller and Joyce Sullivan enjoy the terrariums
Interpreting Redwood National and State Parks
Interpreting Arches National Park
Interpreting Ansel Adams and the National Parks
Landscape interpretingMuir Woods National Monument
Big Timber Lodge
Landscape interpreting Yellowstone National Park
Landscape interpretation for Independance National Historical Park
Interpretation Cape Cod National Seashore
Ikebana display
Ikebana display
Ikebana
Ikebana
Tablescape
Tablescape
Tablescape
Tablescape
Tablescape
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
Miniature
Miniature
Miniature
Miniature staging
Minature
Miniature
Miniature
Miniature
Miniature
Small Niche
Small Niche
Small Niche
Small Niche
Small Niche
Small Niche
Small Niche
Small Niche staging
Jewelry displays
Best of Show Jewelry
Plant list for previous bracelet
Decorated keepsake box
Plant list for decorated keepsake box
Keepsake box
Horticourt sessions
Hat
Pocket garden
Pocket garden
Pocket garden
Pocket garden
Love the Subaru! Can I take it home?
Bonsai Society exhibition
Miniature planting
Lithops
Cacti competition
Clivia
Clivia
Rock Garden Society display
Pressed flower picture
If you get the chance, head to the Reading Market for lunch
Termani Brothers Bakery stand
What’s for lunch? Jambalya and a chocolate chip cannoli!
Landscape interpretation of Valley Forge National Historic Park
Balconies competition
Balconies competition
Balconies competition
Balconies competition
Windowsill competition
Windowsill competition
Windowsill competition
Miniature Setting winner
Miniature Setting display
Miniature Setting
Pressed flower entries
Pressed flower entry
Pressed flower entry
Everyone enjoyed shopping at the 100’s of vendors!
Lined up and ready for the bus, Joyce Thomas hops on her broom.
Debarking for our last Amish meal at Miller’s Plain and Fancy
The Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. Started in 1829, the show featured new plant varieties, garden and design concepts, and organic and sustainable practices.
