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  • Saturday, March 1 – Sunday, March 9 – ARTiculture, Where Art Meets Horticulture: The Philadelphia Flower Show

    The Philadelphia Horticultural Society will host its annual flower show March 1 – March 9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.  The preview party will take place February 28 at 7 pm, for those who are interested in seeing the show without the crowds. Experience the combination of art and horticulture as the 185th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates everyone from Michelangelo to Monet, Picasso to Pollock, and da Vinci to Dali. ARTiculture will be unveiled March 1, 2014. Art and horticulture are part of a mutual admiration society that has been played out across centuries by the Masters both gardeners and artists. Whether in a Wyeth landscape or a sweeping vista of bulbs blooming in colorful combinations, inspiration flows from both worlds to create a masterpiece on canvas and on the land.

    PHS is proud to partner with more than a dozen museums for ARTiculture, where art meets horticulture. Visit the websites of these extraordinary places and, if at all possible, visit in person as well. There’s no better way to prep for the Flower Show than by immersing yourself in the wonderful world of art.

    This year’s Flower Show celebrates and joins together these highly regarded museums with some of the nation’s finest landscape and floral designers to create a living canvas in ARTiculture.  For ticketing information visit www.theflowershow.com.

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  • March 6 – March 13 – Philadelphia International Flower Show

    The 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show, March 6 – 13 at The Convention Center in Philadelphia, will transport visitors to the beautiful City of Light – the capital of art, fashion, food, and love. A blooming “Springtime in Paris” will greet guests with a bucolic park scene along the Seine. Flowering trees, lilacs, roses and borders of lavender will lead visitors through gardens inspired by the Tuileries. In the distance, a daring Moulin Rouge atmosphere will pulse with cabaret performances, spectacular flower sculptures and carousel topiaries.

    Featured displays will highlight:

    * Opulent Paris, a time of Victorian glamour.
    * Romantic Paris, tête-à-tête down the Seine.
    * Gourmet Paris, amid rooftop and edible gardens.
    * Artists’ Paris, from canvas to landscape.
    * Underground Paris, a catacomb of avant-garde art.
    * Timeless Paris, courtyards and cafes form a Parisian paradise.

    Don’t miss free gardening presentations, 150 held throughout the week, as well as dozens of educational displays that explore the newest gardening trends.

    Shoppers – Find a bustling Marketplace with an array of take-home products to get the garden started and the official Flower Show Shoppe with 2011 Show merchandise.

    Foodies will love the International Wine and Spirits Garden, presented by the PA Wine & Spirits Store.  For complete information on the 2011 Show, log on to www.theflowershow.com.  Proceeds benefit The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

  • Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Interpretive Floral Design

    What better way than to end your day at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, Massachusetts, than with a floral design class? Instructor Al DeLuca will discuss floral design theory, give inside tips, and walk you through the steps in creating your own beautiful floral arrangement to take home! Beginner to advanced.
    Taking inspiration from nature, this class will teach you how to interpret what you see outdoors in floral design to bring a bit of nature indoors.

    Al DeLuca is accredited in floral design by the American Institute of Floral Designers and has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to the floral industry by the American Academy of Floriculture. His designs have been featured in both the Philadelphia and Boston Flower Shows. His mastery of floriculture ranges from contemporary to traditional and European styles.

    Registration by September 9 is required.  Cost – $58 for Tower Hill Members, $63 for Non-Members.  For more information, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.

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