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.
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| A leafy woman on stilts was among the greeters |
We passed through an arch of flower orbs
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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.
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I love the sentiment on this sign
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The coco coir edging works beautifully
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The wooden spoons act as plant markers
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Repurposing at its finest!
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Mandevilla is such an awesome vine
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Softening the surrounding industrial area is a great use of these plants
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A gardener's haven
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The Mushroom Capital of the World is in nearby Kennett Square
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Nice textures; pretty colors
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Love the Heuchera with Artemesia
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Green is a color; fun with texture
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Now there's an entrance!
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Plywood +paint = pool
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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.
