Contacts

Alan Jaffe, Director of Communications

Email: ajaffe@pennhort.org Phone: 215-988-8833

Resources

The Green Machine Rides Again in 2013

The PHS Green Machine program will travel throughout Philadelphia this summer to deliver hands-on training, materials and assistance to neighborhood parks and other open spaces.

Phillies, PHS and ARAMARK Swing for the Fences

The region is getting a little greener every day, but there are still many neighborhoods, streets and backyards in need of trees and all the benefits they bring. The second season of “Home Runs for Trees” seeks fan support.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation and PHS to Host Civic Horticulture Conference

The Cultural Landscape Foundation and PHS to host civic horticulture conference on May 17. Nationally recognized speakers address horticulture’s role in the urban core events include May 16 reception previewing PHS Civic Landscapes Plan and PHS Pop Up Garden, and May 18-19 What’s Out There Weekend Philadelphia.

PHS Gold Medal Winners Announced at 2013 Flower Show

The outstanding plants and products that have earned recognition as PHS Gold Medal winners were announced February 28 and exhibited at the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show.

Sponsors Make the Flower Show Bloom

The sponsors of the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Brilliant!”, offer a variety of special products and services for visitors this year. Many also come to the show with a green message.

British Invasion of Philadelphia Storefronts & Lobbies

As you walk the streets of the Philadelphia region, you may get the feeling you have been transported to Great Britain. The 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show’s Window Decorating Contest and Brilliant Philadelphia Lobbies promotion has 71 participants and expands to businesses throughout the region this year.

2013 Flower Show Is a “Brilliant!” Experience for Families

The 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show offers endless opportunities for visitors of all ages. Toddlers, tweens, and young adults will have the chance to participate in crafts, storytimes, interactive games, an exciting (and educational) scavenger hunt, and enjoy on-stage performances at the Flower Show.

Flower Show Celebrates ‘Garden to Table’ and British Flavors

Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Great Britain as the 2013 Flower Show presents a variety of new culinary experiences, including appearances by Food Network host Sandra Lee and “Real Housewives of New York” star Ramona Singer; guest chef demonstrations; a British tavern on the show floor; an enhanced Garden to Table Studio presented by Organic Gardening magazine; and much more.

U.S. Airways Magazine, Flower Show Article

The Flower Show was recently profiled in the pages of US Airways Magazine. Read the preview to discover just some of what's in store!

2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Overview

The British have a word for something that’s inventive, dazzling, extraordinary. They say it’s “Brilliant!” The 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, entitled “Brilliant!,” promises to be all those things and much more.

New Day, New Ceremonies and a New Way to Party

The night before the world-renowned PHS Philadelphia Flower Show debuts on March 2, more than 2,000 guests will attend the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s extraordinary black-tie event on March 1. The 2013 Flower Show Preview Party, sponsored by U.S. Trust, will be an exclusive, first look at the magnificent exhibits and dazzling designs of "Brilliant!"

Exhibit Spotlights PHS Programs Through Inspiring Design

Hanging glass spheres, grazing “goats,” and a giant Union Jack composed of green plants. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will mount an exhibit at the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower that offers a variety of creative approaches to its three primary pursuits: gardening, greening and learning.

PHS Flower Show Expands Web and Digital Presence

The world’s longest-running and largest indoor Flower Show deserves a website of equal significance, and it has arrived in time for the 2013 presentation, “Brilliant!” This vibrant, comprehensive new website is both easy on the eyes and easy to navigate.

“Hamilton Horticourt” to Debut at 2013 Flower Show

A favorite feature of participants and visitors to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show will get a grand makeover for the 2013 presentation. The new “Hamilton Horticourt,” a structure that will bring an energizing greenhouse atmosphere to the exhibition/competition area, will be unveiled at the Flower Show Preview Party on March 1, thanks to a $1 million gift from Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton.

2013 Philadelphia Flower Show to Open an Extra Day

How do you make the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show even better? You make it longer. PHS is adding a day to the show’s run in 2013 to provide greater opportunity for visitors to see the nation’s premier horticultural event. The 2013 presentation, entitled “Brilliant!,” will run March 2 to 10, which will include two full weekends.

“New Plant Showcase” Takes Flower Show Back to Its Roots

The Flower Show's rich past will be a major part of the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, when a new exhibit -- the “New Plant Showcase” -- is unveiled this year. Located adjacent to the PHS Exhibit at the center of the show floor, the display will highlight beautiful new annuals, as well as some perennials, chosen from the trade show, the “California Spring Trials,” and select West Coast growers.

New “Make & Take Room” Celebrates the DIY Spirit

Visitors to the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show are invited to show off their own creativity in the new Make & Take Room, the perfect place to get crafty. Why let the show exhibitors have all the fun? In the Make & Take Room, everyone can design, assemble, and take home a “Brilliant!” piece of handiwork.

Shopping with a British Accent at the Flower Show

From garden totes and teapots, to rubber ducks and bumbershoots, the merchandise at the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show will have a decidedly British flair. The PHS Store, situated at the heart of the show floor, will offer fabulous gifts and keepsakes of “Brilliant!,” a tribute to the gardens and landscapes of Great Britain.

The Backyard Highlights What's New in Outdoor Living

The joys of outdoor living and innovative new products for the home and garden will be featured in “The Backyard,” a new attraction at the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Brilliant!” Geared particularly toward men’s pursuits, The Backyard will explore the world of outdoor relaxation and entertaining, do-it-yourself projects, and home improvement.

International Experts Take the Stage at 2013 Flower Show

Gardeners of all levels will find something illuminating at the 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Brilliant!” The Speaker Series will feature nationally and internationally renowned experts, including British horticultural stars and 25 of the top gardening and greening authorities in the U.S., who will share knowledge and advice on everything from green walls and green roofs, to ornamental gardens and edible landscapes, to tree and lawn care, and much more.