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The Philadelphia Flower Show
The largest indoor flower show in the world
Date:
3/2/2008
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3/9/2008
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Tulips at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Photo courtesy of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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The Hive Lounge
Returning this year, "The Hive" lounge will be buzzing each night (Mon-Sat) from 5 - 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music from local musicians, appetizers from some of Center City's top restaurants and a cash bar. For more information, including a schedule of special offers, visit www.theflowershow.com.
Insider Tip
Free, regularly scheduled special lectures and demonstrations on horticultural topics are held in rooms near to the show exhibition hall.
Kids' Stuff
Flower Show displays are kaleidoscopes of shapes and colors, many featuring pools and fountains, small statuary, topiary and other elements that appeal to kids.
The Experience
Enter the Philadelphia Flower Show and experience a heady dose of spring when it is most needed. Share the delight with the thousands of visitors from all over the world who tour the 10 acres of indoor display space to celebrate the beauty of plants and the art of gardening. Revel in the lush floral displays, examine the competitive specimen plants, be inspired by the creative garden designs and flower crafts.
Pause for a few moments to learn from the experts, who give talks on the floor of the show, or ask questions at the information booths. Be sure to shop at the Marketplace — featuring more than 130 vendors — for the perfect tool, book, plant or other garden gift.
For 2008, the theme will be "Jazz It Up! "
History
The Philadelphia Flower Show is deeply rooted in the 175-year history of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). Charter members brought interesting plants to display at meetings and, eventually, to share with the public. In the 1960s, PHS took over management of the Philadelphia Flower Show, also encouraging participation by amateurs — individuals and garden clubs.
With the help of hundreds of volunteers the show raises significant funds to support PHS’s community greening programs and other civic initiatives in Philadelphia.
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