Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Entries welcome from gardeners across PA, NJ, and DE 2019 PHS Gardening Contest is back again, for all skills and garden types from window boxes and planters to school gardens, urban farms and everything in between.  Gardens are judged onsite beginning...

Wanna take a time machine soon? Just head to the PA Convention Center. As soon as you step into the Philadelphia Flower Show, hear the Beatles and see a take of the LOVE Statue in neon flowers, you’ll want to...

The third annual Philly Free Streets is coming up to shake up your summer — this time on North Broad Street. On Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., traffic will be shut down from City Hall to...

Water, water everywhere? The 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show officially opens its doors to the public tomorrow, March 3rd. This year’s theme, “Wonders of Water,” doesn’t disappoint. As always, the Flower show entrance features a huge display to wow. This time,...

We celebrated the holidays with our Fall Harvest Happy Hour last Thursday. Six local organizations shared volunteer opportunities with over 40 attendees to get involved and give back locally. (Special thanks to our sponsors &Pizza for donating pies and Inspire, a...

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES These nominees are working to provide communities with equitable access to clean air & water, clean & open spaces, and energy-efficient resources, as well as protecting local wildlife & habitats. In August, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these...

We’ve been covering the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show since 2011. For seven years, we’ve seen the themes, hearing about the highlights and behind-the-scenes action. As I was on my way to check out the 2017 preview, my friend asked me...

Who says Gardens are strictly for the summer? Since Philadelphia has been declared America’s Garden Capital, it’s only appropriate to ensure the festivities go year-round. Dilworth Plaza has been transformed with America’s Garden Capital Maze, which celebrates our region’s 32...

Eat & drink local fare AND help support gardening? We’re in! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s PHeaSt returns on Friday, October 7th from 7-10 PM at the Navy Yard. The event proceeds benefit the PHS City Harvest Program, which supports community...