Philadelphia Flower Show 2022

The Philadelphia Flower Show was held outside again this year. My friend Lisa and I lucked out, heading up in the morning rain, to see the skies clear as we entered FDR Park. Puddles dotted the walkways, but the gardens looked great. Many volunteers from the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society met us as we strolled in. Directional signs inside the display area were good; I only got lost a few times. 

A leafy woman on stilts was among the greeters

We passed through an arch of flower orbs

The entrance was spectacular. Paths were placed on both sides of the archway, but who could deny passing beneath the beautiful flowers? The beds on either side were edged with coco coir, a natural way to create the raised beds where most of the gardens were placed. The plant materials used were a beautiful mixture of annuals, perennials, tropicals, trees, shrubs, bulbs, and mushrooms. 

I love the sentiment on this sign

The coco coir edging works beautifully

The wooden spoons act as plant markers

Repurposing at its finest!

Mandevilla is such an awesome vine

Softening the surrounding industrial area is a great use of these plants

A gardener's haven

The Mushroom Capital of the World is in nearby Kennett Square

Nice textures; pretty colors

Love the Heuchera with Artemesia

Green is a color; fun with texture

Now there's an entrance!

Plywood +paint = pool

Also at the show were artful flower arrangements, judged horticulture displays, and tons of mostly garden-related vendors where one could purchase all sorts of things. Signs with QR codes gave the attendees additional information about individual gardens and plants. FDR Park was very accessible and had seating for those of us who needed to get off of our feet for a while. Food and drink were also available. All in all, a nice day. Our Tuesday outing was fantastic! Thank you, Lisa.