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Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibit
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EPA's mid-Atlantic office exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show
, which is held every Spring in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Our EPA exhibits highlight gardening with native plants and other sustainable gardening techniques. All work for our exhibits is done by EPA employees with a minimal budget. It is a great way to provide information about green landscaping to the public!
2011 - "Botanique Naturale"
The 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show opened on Sunday, March 6 with the theme “Springtime in Paris.” We once again participateed with a display that incorporated the central theme, while showcasing wetlands and upland forest protection.
2011 Philadelphia Flower Show Video Podcasts
2010 - "Passport to the World"
EPA’s exhibit for the 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show consisted of a Japanese style tea-house set in a picturesque North American native garden. Visitors entered a place of reflection where each glance revealed a new harmony between man and nature. The trees, stones and shrubs were deliberately placed to reflect the symbiotic relationship we all have with the natural world. Splashes of color and exotic textures of evergreens, azaleas, pitcher plants, phlox and a host of other native species adorned a cedar walkway and tea-house which appeared to float above a reflecting pool. By capturing surface water and integrating native plants and resource conservation techniques, homeowners can not only reduce their stress through tranquil contemplation, but can do their part in managing surface water and protecting valuable aquatic resources downstream. The Philadelphia International Flower Show ran from February 28 to March 7, 2010.
2009 - "L’acqua e vita, La vita e acqua" - “Water is Life, Life is Water”
A view of EPA's exhibit at the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show
The 2009 show was March 1 - 8. The theme was "Bella Italia." Our EPA exhibit was entitled, "L'acqua e vita, La vita e acqua." Translation: "Water is Life, Life is Water." Visitors felt like they were in a wetland woods.
Awards Won!
- Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Flower Show Award - Best in Show - Nonacademic Education
- Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania - Education - under 1,000 square feet
- Bulkley Medal of the Garden Club of America
Description
The life of a watershed begins with the birth of a stream. Visitors entered a native woodland garden and listened to the tranquil sounds of a cascading brook as it emerged from a bog, forming a headwater stream. The water it carries provides the basic building block of life. This precious resource receives most of its protection from the native flora both in and around this system. Splashes of colors and textures of pitcher plants, blueberries, larch and a host of other species adorned a bog, while eastern redbuds, dogwoods, river birch and a plethora of other native woodland species formed a buffer for the stream.
More Information
- Press Release
- 03/03/09 - Learn about the importance of wetlands at EPA's Exhibit at the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show
- Blog - Greenversations - Flower Power '09 - Philadelphia Flower Show
- Podcast