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America In Bloom
2130 Stella Court Columbus, OH 43215
Contact: Laura Kunkle, aib@ofa.org
Planting Pride: Building Brilliant Communities
Great communities don’t just happen; it takes a great deal of thought and tender loving care to create a sense of place. There’s no better way to communicate life and vitality than through beautiful plantings. Colorful annuals communicate color at eye level in hanging baskets and planters. The backdrop may be green and serene or gray concrete, but color commands attention. America in Bloom brings communities to life by demonstrating the social and economic benefits of plants. The program, which has engaged nearly 200 communities in 40 states, was inspired by successful programs in the United Kingdom, France and Canada.

American Ivy Society
P.O. Box 461 Lionville, PA 19353
Contact: Russell A. Windle, 610-970-9175, Hedera@att.net
A Day in the Life on Abbey Road
Take a stroll with the Beatles on Abbey Road, and visit a landscaped English garden with ivy topiaries and ivy standards.

American Rhododendron Society, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
1551 Butler Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Contact: Linda Fowler Hartnett, lindahartnett@gmail.com
Artists’ Rhododendron Retreat
A peaceful, comforting garden to paint in, relax in, or just contemplate the day. Imagine Virginia Woolf, Roger Fry, Vanessa Bell, or E.M. Forster discussing literature, the arts, feminism, or pacifism, in their gardens. Take a stroll through different garden venues, in the style of English country gardens, enjoying the peacefulness of rhododendrons and perennial gardens.
Article: http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2013/02/26/entertainment/doc512cf3760b686600806328.txt

Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ 08103
Contact: Michael Devlin, 856-365-8733
Magical in Camden: An Enchanted Children’s Allotment Garden
Inspired by children, nature, and Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” this whimsical fruit and vegetable garden is enchanted by magical fairies. Interactive and stimulating, the exhibit encourages families to engage in nature and imaginative play. Based on the concept of the British allotment garden — small parcels of land made available to individuals or small groups for noncommercial use — this garden is designed to introduce children to gardening and attract wildlife to the city. The interactive educational and fun features of the garden include a wildlife tower, fruit trees, blueberry patch, dovecote, compost bin, rain barrel, willow tunnel, and nooks where children can create fossil rubbings. 

Delaware Valley College, Department of Natural Resources and Biosystems Management
700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901
Contact: Michael Fleischacker, Michael.Fleischacker@delval.edu
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of Dr. Black’s Garden
Sherlock Holmes, the genius London detective, is hot on the trail of a handful of conniving invasive plants and insects that are craftily making their way into our landscape. In order to detain these uninvited visitors, he must first identify them, and he needs your help! Follow along with Sherlock on a fast-paced inquisition into the identities of the invasive species and learn how to identify, unmask and apprehend them in the landscapes that surround your own home.

Horticulture Academy at Abraham Lincoln High School
3201 Ryan Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Contact: Karen Kardon Weber, 215-335-3213, kkardonweber@philasd.org
Fast Track Into The Future
Take a walk into the future of Urban Revitalization in Philadelphia and discover a hidden horticulture treasure, the transformation of the abandoned Reading Railroad at Broad and Noble Streets. This obsolete railway has been redesigned into a lush garden of native plants for relaxation, meditation, reading, or family recreation. (Note: the actual railroad right-of-way has not yet been secured as parkland, so this is a visionary exhibit. It would be wonderful if this were to come to pass. More info: http://readingviaduct.org/ )

Delaware Valley Fern and Wildflower Society
121 Garden Road, Oreland PA, 19075
Contact: Tom Tomer, tdtomer@juno.com
The Fox and Fern
The good times at The Fox and Fern spill out into the patio, where the hardy ferns have already taken over. Ferns bring peace and contentment in any setting. At The Fox and Fern, the ferns readily complement the simple pleasures of enjoyable company, fueled by local ale and good food.

Ikebana International, Philadelphia Chapter 71
550 Main St., Sewell NJ 08080
Contact: Lorraine Toji, 856-757-9719, ltoji550@comcast.net
Ikebana
The Ikebana International exhibition features the Ikenobo School, known for its beautiful traditional arrangements. The exhibit also highlights additional arrangements representing other Ikebana schools in the Philadelphia Chapter, and illustrates the diversity of Japanese flower arranging.

Netherlands American Business Association (NABA)
P.O Box 515, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Contact: Thomas A. Snyder, 215-280-2969, tasnyder@comcast.net
This exhibit showcases and promotes interest in the horticultural products of the Netherlands and inspires travel to Holland in the springtime.

North American Rock Garden Society, Delaware Valley Chapter
Contact: Tammy Harkness, plant_nerd@msn.com
British Rock: Extravagant Possibilities
Only a rock gardener could create such a delightful garden in such a small area. The owners of this garden enjoy functional areas and beautiful plants. The compact alpine house affords treasured special plants their required environment, and an iconic British phone booth is given new purpose as attractive storage. While owners enjoy a cup of tea seated on staddles around a hypertufa grindstone table, their dog stays cool in the green-roofed doghouse. Troughs, pots, and a planted rock wall complete the garden

Pennsylvania Bonsai Society
1140 Little Conestoga Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343        
Contact: Randall Naftal, 484-432-5847, rnaftal@gmail.com
Pennsylvania Bonsai Society
The Pennsylvania Bonsai Society is a not-for-profit organization designed solely for the purpose of educating and teaching the Art of Bonsai to the members. This exhibit is comprised of members’ trees and range from 20 years old to over 100 years old. Viewing the exhibit reveals why this ancient art has been around for more than 2,000 years.

Philadelphia Cactus & Succulent Society
335 Fieldstone Drive, New Hope, PA 18938
Contact: Paul G. Wesolowski, 267-614-2989, pwesolowski@bmtc.com
Plants Are People, Too!
Although gardeners sometimes refer to their plants as their children or give their plants pet names, frequently the official botanic name honors a special person. The exhibit illustrates this point with several examples, including an agave that caused an international stir when it was named in honor of Queen Victoria.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
One Parkway, 1515 Arch St., 10th Floor, Philadelphia., PA 19102
Contact: Charles Dougherty, 215-683-0220, charles.a.dougherty@phila.gov
5 Squared
Five vertical gardens, raised four feet above the ground, represent the original five squares planned by William Penn. On the ground plane, five, eight-foot squares lining each side of the central walkway are comprised of flowering perennial and shrub materials. The exhibit details the history of the squares, their significance to Philadelphia’s green space, and the continued stewardship of green space by the Parks & Recreation Department.

Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
306 Green Circle, Exton, PA 19341
Contact: Joan Frain, www.psbi-art.org, http://psbiartists.blogspot.com
Her Majesty’s Bouquet
England has long been the epicenter for the revival of modern botanical illustration. The widely diverse climates of the various regions of the British Isles provide the artists with a vast choice of subject matter for their exquisite, original works of art. The artists interact with the public with ongoing demonstrations of techniques and are eager to answer questions from young and old about the brightly colored original watercolor paintings and delicate graphite and colored pencil drawings.

Philadelphia Water Department
1101 Market St., 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contact: Arthur M. Holst, 215-685-6143, Arthur.holst@phila.gov
The Power of Poop
The Philadelphia Water Department is adopting innovative methods to use sewage to produce energy at its facilities.  Wastewater picks up heat from sinks, dishwashers and industrial processes. This heat travels underground to the treatment facilities and is used to convert wastewater to energy. The simple act of flushing a toilet or using a garbage disposal creates energy.

Rosade Bonsai Studio
6912 Ely Rd., New Hope, PA 18938
Contact: Chase and Solita Rosade, 215-862-5925, chase@rosadebonsai.com
BONSAI - cool - fantastic - fascinating - BRILLIANT
The bonsai display features trees trained and pruned to mimic forms found in nature – only on a much smaller scale! Learn from bonsai artisans as they demonstrate with mind, heart, hands and tools the shaping and grooming of the trees.

Temple University, Ambler. School of Environmental Design
580 Meetinghouse Rd., Ambler, PA 19002
Contact: Rob Kuper, 267-468-8179, rkuper@temple.edu
WILDE! Cultivating wonder in everyday places 
Pods, silk, and fruit of every ilk fly, fall, and get carried about. Some fill a derelict hopper and lay waiting to spring to life. Some sprout from niches and cracks as pioneers in paved wastelands. In a wetland, others emerge from years of suppression, reliving vigorous memories. Draw close; this place is wild but not abandoned. Rust covers steel towers, but so, too, do mirrors that reflect a new view of wildness. In it, cultivars join pioneers in displacing concrete. A downed tree disturbs the order in a restored bog, yet unexpectedly introduces another order. Beyond, vines consume a screen, and an orchard of columnar trees welcomes winged creatures. Wildness -- spontaneous, persistent and marvelous -- is everywhere.

Article in Temple U publication: http://news.temple.edu/news/2013-02-14/student-exhibitors-ready-%E2%80%98wilde%E2%80%99-ride-annual-flower-show

Another article: http://www.thereporteronline.com/article/20130226/LIFE01/130229584/-wildness-over-wilderness-in-temple-ambler-s-flower-show-exhibit

University of Delaware
152 Townsend Hall, Newark, DE  19716, USA
Contact: Professors Jules Bruck, Jon Cox and Tony Middlebrooks, jbruck@udel.edu, joncox@udel.edu,tmiddleb@udel.edu
You Are Brilliant!
At any stage in life, people want to express their personal values, and what better way to show the colors of your life than in a garden? Featured in this educational exhibit are three individually tailored spaces. Dan’s garden is just right for a busy single professional and his trusty lab Willy. As a connector of people, Dan entertains in a casual way and likes modern gadgets. Carly is a recent graduate of college and is working as an artist. Her garden is inspired by her transitory stage of life and her bold geometric paintings. Josh is a naturalist, a photographer and a grandfather. His garden space reflects his love of the environment and his legacy will be teaching his grandchildren to love and respect nature. Above all, gardens show appreciation for nature. Sustainable materials and structures create a strong foundation for any garden, are easy to maintain, and add creativity to personal spaces. 

U.S. EPA Region III
1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Contact: Todd Lutte, 215-814-2099, lutte.todd@epa.gov
Before the Invasion
In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, a one-room retreat nestled around a forested wetland complex inspires its occupants to reflect, create and relax while being enveloped by the sweet fragrance of native azaleas and fothergillas. This exhibit highlights the intrinsic beauty of native wildflowers, ferns, shrubs and trees. The viewers are taken back to a time before the British “invasion,” when the "woods" thrived without competition from invasives, before colonization spurred habitat loss. Within this woodland garden is an alternative perspective to mimic natural processes and reduce our environmental impact through the use of native species and the conservation of vital aquatic resources.

W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences
7100 Henry Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128
Contact: Barbara Brown, 215-487-4467, 14barbarabrown@gmail.com
Tee Time
Follow this course on the Scottish Links as it winds its way down a fairway of compact, manicured turf to the golfing green. From the welcoming entrance of colorful annuals, this open, windswept terrain follows undulating mounds of ornamental grasses with sunken traps. Rocky cliffs and distant trees border this famous golf club which attracts athletes, visitors, and those who enjoy the muted texture of green, yellow, rust, and crimson foliage of perennials and shrubs.

Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades
106 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063
Contact: Chuck Feld, 610-556-1776 ext.242, cfeld@williamson.edu
Horticulture in 18^th-Century America
In the 1700s, horticulture in the colonies focused on shipping plants and seeds from the wild of this country to England. Names like Bartram, Collinson, Marshall, Linnaeus and many more helped to establish a trans-Atlantic exchange of plants. This exhibit exemplifies an 18^th-century nursery and botanic garden with northeastern native plants. The nursery has rows of plants and wooden flats of seedlings, surrounded on three sides by an 18^th-century fence. The Packing Shed, on the fourth side, contains wooden boxes being packed with roots, plants, and seeds to be shipped to England. The floor of the shed bears buckets and boxes of seeds, roots, and plants.