CELEBRATE THE MOVIES! The 2015 Flower Show February 28 - March 8, 2015

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PLEASE NOTE: This is drawn from the press release and will not be updated. For the latest info on the exhibits, consult the page for that category (listed above and also linked below)

ENTRANCE

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 
100 N. 20TH Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Contact: Show Designer Sam Lemheney, 215-988-1621, slemheney@Pennhort.org 
Entrance Garden

ENTRANCE
Entrance Garden

(more info at the PHS Blog entry)

The Entrance Garden recalls the fantastic interiors of 1920s movie palaces, with towering juniper and palm trees and grand chandeliers dripping with blossoms, moss, jewels and fabrics. Sweeps of 800 blue-green and variegated hostas surround the planters of the star-studded rose garden, with blooms named in honor of silver-screen legends, including Judy Garland (orange-yellow), Marilyn Monroe, (peach), Elizabeth Taylor (pink), Henry Fonda (yellow), and Barbra Streisand (pink lavender). An 8-foot centerpiece of cut roses and other blossoms is the largest arrangement ever created for a Flower Show entrance. The garden also features 1,500 calla lilies in yellow, lavender, peach-orange and plum; 1,400 ferns; New Guinea impatiens, pentas, digiplexis, geraniums, anemones, pineapple lilies, and Rieger begonias. The Entrance Garden is the opening act in an astounding presentation that turns the silver screen into living color on the Flower Show floor.

Notes from Sam's February 9 presentation:

Intended to evoke the feeling of a world movie premiere, with a red carpet leading to an art deco "theatre entrance" composed of a marquee of dried flowers created by Valley Forge Flowers' team of staff and volunteers (thousands and thousands of flowers). Rotating lights. Lots of reds in the plantings -- salvias, new guinea impatiens, roses

The back of the marquee will be a 14' x 36' high definition screen, raised 10 feet above the show floor, flanked by a smaller live performance stage on the west side and a 14 foot sculpture of deconstructed movie projectors created by Chris Kanienberg, who has done a lot of work with Bill Schaffer  http://wishpainting.com

The middle area will also include "pillars" composed of 25-ft arborvitae, exotic palms, and three chandeliers made of flowers and fabric -- one 30 feet wide and two that are 15 feet wide. A central floral arrangement will soar 25 feet into the air. Plantings will include five types of callas (1500 plants), 2,000 ferns, and 11,100 hostas, plus roses named for five film stars  -- Judy Garland (orange-yellow), Marilyn Monroe (peach), Elizabeth Taylor (pink), Henry Fonda (yellow), and Barbra Streisand (pink lavender). HERE'S THE WHOLE PLANT LIST:  2015entrance_garden_plant_list.pdf

The main screen will show an image of red velvet curtains in between the frequent screenings of "mashups" created by Klip Collective illustrating some of the best views of flowers, landscape, kisses, and more in film. Also on the main screen: winning entries in a film contest mounted by PHS in partnership with the Greater Philadelphia Film Office -- student short films on the subject of "what is beauty?"

There will be popcorn.

In the descriptions below, I've built links from the movie names to the IMDB page for each film -- you can watch the trailers or even catch the occasional excerpt. The full list of exhibitor / movie pairings is here: 2015 Major Exhibitors -- Movies

LANDSCAPE

Burke Brothers Landscape Design/Build
7630 Cheltenham Avenue, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038 Contact: Kali Smalley, 215-887-1773, kali@burkebrothers.com
Root 66
This year’s exhibit offers a true behind-the-scenes look at a landscape design studio celebrating its 25th year in business. Visitors are able to enter the office and observe staff hard at work on spring design projects. The studio is set in a ‘junkyard garden’ reminiscent of Tow Mater’s Towing & Salvage from the Disney movie, “Cars.” The exhibit also showcases the company’s growing permaculture hobbies, including beekeeping and raising backyard chickens.

EP Henry
P.O. Box 615, Woodbury, NJ, 08096 Contact: 800-444-3679 Exhibit Designer: Joe Palimeno of Ledden Palimeno Design, joep@leddenpalimeno.com
Where Memories Are Made
The enchantment of Old World pavers, outdoor lighting, and the ambient sound of water calls you outside. The warm air and inviting scent of flowers beckon you to step into your own courtyard. As dusk settles, a glass of Bordeaux is served and inspiration takes over. You prepare an appetizer to amuse your palette, and curious neighbors take notice and invite themselves in through the gated entrance. Before long, someone suggests it’s a perfect night for a movie, with only the fireflies to compete with the projector and outdoor screen. With the audience comfortably seated on deep cushions, the 10-foot-high Green Wall reveals the screen that will run the chosen selection in this outdoor theater. Tonight it’s all about making memories with people you love. What better place than your own backyard?

Hunter Hayes Landscape Design
102 Holland Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 Contact: Lauren Hilburn, 610-896-0309, Lauren@hayeshorticulture.com
Let’s Get Together
A rustic camping cabin sits nestled on the banks of a natural swimming hole. Tall trees and woodland blooms pop up from the forest, creating a beautiful summer camping oasis. Roasting marshmallows, campfire songs, swimming, hiking and adventure await in this exhibit inspired by “The Parent Trap.”

Inchscape  -- NEW! INTERNATIONAL!
16 Jalan Sin Chew Kee 50150, Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Malaysia Contact: Lim In Chong (Inch), +6012 777 0560, studio@inchscape.com.my http://www.inchscape.com.my/
The Persian Garden

A little doorway and crumbling stone columns festooned with epiphytes lead the way to a mogul pavilion that sits on the edge of a moat. A silver moon floats on the calm water. A small fountain splashes clean water onto a basin and creates a soothing tinkle. Exotic tropical plants complete this night scene that evokes a dream in this garden inspired by “The Prince of Persia.”

Irwin Landscaping
P.O. Box 186, Hockessin, DE 19707 Contact: Pete Irwin, 302-239-9229, irwinland@msn.com
Pooh’s Hunny Depot
Nestled in a woodland clearing, Pooh’s ‘Hunny’ Depot and picnic area, set on opposite sides of a stream, are connected by a rustic bridge. The colorful balloons and blooming flowers create a playful and inviting atmosphere for Winnie the Pooh and his friends.

J. Downend Landscaping, Inc.
411 Smiley Street, Crum Lynne, PA 19022 Contact: Tom Morris, 610-833-1500 ext. 12, tmorris@downendlandscaping.com
Underwater Adventure (Inspired by Finding Nemo)
Underwater Adventure emulates a tropical marine environment through the use of hardy annual, succulent and tropical plants arranged to mimic their marine cousins living on a coral reef. With a dock anchoring the garden and a boat suspended in the air to create the illusion of a waterline, the overall effect of being below the ocean’s surface will be enjoyed by visitors. Fish Tail Palms create the effect of schooling fish. while agave plants serve as the tentacles of an octopus living in and around the reef. Euphorbia, Astilbe and Celosia create the illusion of living corals in the garden, while Ficus, Cordyline and Daffodils resemble different seaweed and sea grasses providing cover for some colorful seahorses. The sea floor is sculpted with sand and coral outcrops that come alive with sculptures of sea life working in unison to create the overall experience of being below the ocean’s surface in one of our most precious natural environments.

Jacques Amand International
The Nurseries, Clamp Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA73JS UK Contact: Elaine Wiggers, 480-656-6151, elaine@jacquesamandintl.com
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious rather wonderfully expresses the idea of the fantastic and fabulous! The exhibit provides visitors a horticulturally delightful vision, a phenomenal collection of diverse and colorful bulbs in flower – rare and unusual, as well as familiar favorites – recreating the magic of a spring day in an English park. A major feature of the garden is perhaps the largest collection of dwarf iris ever exhibited in a flower show. The garden will be accented with sculptural architectural elements by Lisa Fedon Sculpture Studio. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” John Keats (and Mary Poppins).

Jim Fogarty Design Pty. Ltd.  NEW! INTERNATIONAL! http://www.jimfogartydesign.com.au/

2 IIIowa Street, Malvern East Victoria 3145 Australia Contact: Jim Fogarty, +61398138550, jim@jimfogartydesign.com.au
BI
Whoa! -- It's going to be a stealth movie theme! We know it will be something from Australia, but that's all we know. That's by design. This exhibit will challenge show-goers to puzzle out just which Australian movie has inspired this design. Attendees can register their ideas via social media.

Leon Kluge Landscape Design NEW! INTERNATIONAL!
Contact: Leon Kluge, 013 755 6012, leonkluge@yahoo.com http://www.leonklugegardendesign.co.za/

A Maleficent View
From deep in the land of the moors, where trees seem to have a life of their own, where water illuminates in different flowing colors and mystical creatures float by on a breeze of air, it is here, in this magical place where the inspiration for this garden was born and transformed into a home garden that takes visitors on a magical journey. Wander over a mystical-colored pond surrounded by ancient trees and hills morphing into pathways and steps. The closer you come, the more they entice you to explore, stretching out their branches and flattening their roots, shaping them into a wooden stairway leading to the top-most part of the garden where you enter a beautifully woven enclosure overlooking a valley of complete splendor and peacefulness. As you daydream in the comfort of the soft day bed, something catches your attention, almost as if it’s your imagination. A rustling of wind flicks your hair and a faint shadow passes overhead. And you know, with a smile in your heart, your fairy godmother is always watching.

Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting LLC
P.O. Box 1112, Doylestown, PA 18901 Contact: Mark Cook, 215-345-9164, mclcdesign@gmail.com

The Quarters
Breathing in inspiration from “The Pirates of the Caribbean,” this nautical garden exhales the high seas, beckoning all to the captain’s quarters. Steel accents, flickering candles, and seafaring undertones are the life of this pirate’s retreat. Modern lines will keep your bearings, while the garden’s compass will guide you toward the horizon.

Men’s Garden Club of Philadelphia
353 Aubrey Road, Narberth, PA 19072 Contact: Stanley M. P. Amey, 610-658-2004, stan@stanamey.com
Tarzan
Tarzan, a favorite for generations, was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1912. Since that time, the novels have been adapted into television shows, comic books, animated features, and more than 200 movies. The story begins with a young couple who survived a shipwreck off the coast of Africa. The husband built a home from the remnants of their ship for his wife and young son. Sadly, the parents lost their lives. The baby was found and raised by a family of apes, who taught him how to survive in the wild and to communicate with all the animals. Tarzan was later discovered by an expedition, and he met and fell in love with Jane. Returning to England, Tarzan claimed his rightful title as Lord Greystoke and married Jane. After many experiences around the world, they returned to his jungle home where they lived with their family of Cheetah and Boy. With these tales in mind, a lavish play place has been created for children. The waterfall, pond, and garden of tropical plants transports young explorers to treehouse adventures of their own, complete with swinging ropes and Tarzan’s call of the wild.

Michael Petrie’s Handmade Gardens
P.O. Box 7, Swarthmore, PA 19081 Contact: Michael Petrie, 610-505-8262
Into the Woods
Look into the dark forest, down the narrow path and through the tangled vines…and find your way to a secret garden of light.

Paul Hervey-Brookes & Associates NEW! INTERNATIONAL!
The Old Forge Ham, Berkeley Gloucestershire GL 139QH Contact: Paul Hervey-Brookes, +44 1453 511915, info@paulherveybrookes.com http://www.paulherveybrookes.com/
The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe
Evacuated to a country house set in the rolling English countryside sheltered from Blitz-ridden London, a game of hide and seek leads to a magical land where all is not as it first seems. The garden draws on this English country house, a peaceful refuge to which so many children like Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter were sent to safely live out WWII. However, this house is like no other. A wardrobe in an empty room leads to the magical land of Narnia where, thanks to the White Witch, it is always winter but never Christmas. The garden is classically English with wide lawns and clipped hedges, and a wealth of herbaceous planting gives way to a garden pavilion. Inside this little space, a wardrobe can be glimpsed, its door ajar. Through the wardrobe and creeping around the side of the garden, Narnia, with its iconic gas light where Lucy first met Mr. Tumnus, is held in winter, which has lasted for over 100 years.

Stoney Bank Nurseries
61 Stoney Bank Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342 Contact: J. Joseph Blandy, 610-459-5100, design@stoneybanknurseries.com
Chinese Blossoms
Leaving the peace and tranquility that abide within the diverse plants, architectural rocks, and calm waters of her home garden, “Mulan” secretly breaks tradition to take her ailing father’s place in the Emperor’s army. Blooming magnolias, iris, and lotus add splashes of color to artistically pruned and sculpted trees and shrubs. Penjing, the Chinese Bonsai, supplement the landscape, evoking the atmosphere associated with high mountains, dappled glades, and isolated trees on rocky cliffs. For Mulan, the preservation of this home and garden welcomes her back to a life of balance and order.

Waldor Orchids
10 E. Poplar Avenue, Linwood, NJ 08221 Contact: Walter Off, 609-927-4126, walt@waldor.com
Peter Pan in Neverland
Inspired by the magical adventures of “Peter Pan” and his sidekick, Tinker Bell, this garden is filled with beautiful orchids and exotic foliage. Relive the story of Peter Pan and the three Darling children – Wendy, John and Michael – as they fly off to Neverland for escapades with the Lost Boys, mermaids, Captain Hook and the pirates. This interpretation of the magical story reminds us that childhood dreams live forever.

FLORAL

American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
12343 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 Contact: Ron Mulray, 215-632-6270, ronmulray@aol.com
Princesses
Visitors young and old are transformed into a magical mood as they enter the red carpet experience created by the American Institute of Floral Designers. The Eleven Official Disney Princesses, from the first Snow White to the last Merida, are depicted in a floral interpretation of their individual style and story. Spectacular flowers in brilliant colors give each viewer the opportunity to imagine something special about every princess.

Flowers by David
2048 E. Old Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, PA 19047 Contact: Robin or David Heller, 215-750-3400, robin@flowersbydavid.com
Remy’s Place
What goes better together than flowers and food? The answer is flowers, food prepared by Little Chef, and a Parisian party. But the guests may not be those one might suspect. Inspired by “Ratatouille,” designs for a festive evening await!

Michael Bruce Florist
7025 Colonial Highway, Unit 4, Pennsauken, NJ 08108 Contact: Michael Bruce, 856-854-6322, mbfint@yahoo.com
Silver Thaw
The line between winter and summer blurs when the spring thaw occurs. A cold, hard landscape melts into spring softness as a “Frozen” ice castle is thawed by love.

PURE Design
500 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Contact: Michael Haschak, 215-545-6666, philapure@aol.com
Dreams of the Magic Carpet
Using “Aladdin” as inspiration, the exhibit creates an event space for a lifestyle fitting a time long ago. Lavishly decorated tents are centered around a magical flying carpet waiting to whisk you away into a beautiful dreamland.

Robertson’s Flowers & Events
1301 E. Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Contact: Lisa Roth, 215-836-3057, lroth@robertsonsflowers.com
A Fairy Tale Ending – Cinderella’s Wedding
The glass slipper, it fits! Cinderella has found her prince and they live happily ever after. But what happens next? The fairy tale can’t end there. We want to know more, like what does Cinderella’s wedding gown look like? Does she wear the glass slippers? Are the flowers over the top? Will Prince Charming’s name be revealed on the invitation? The movie may have ended, but this exhibit continues the fairy tale of Cinderella. From elaborate sparkling glass to capture the slipper to beautiful white and pink flowers designed in exquisite arrangements, the exhibit creates a scene where the glass slipper is left behind while entering the ceremony and reception space where Cinderella and Prince Charming get married. A slight “French” style will prevail throughout this lush, rich scene.
NOTE: This exhibit interprets the film scheduled for release March 13 and will feature one of the "glass slipper" props. The closing day of the Show is "Cinderella Sunday" and will feature themed events.

Schaffer Designs
1021 N. Hancock Street, Unit 3, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Contact: Bill Schaffer, AIFD, AAF, PFCI and Kristine Kratt, AIFD, PFCI, 267-577-8555,
bill@schafferdesigns.com
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The exhibit uses four islands and two archways, including a double-sided moon, for its super-whimsical and explosive presentation. Set pieces include Jack’s house and gates, the moon with the hill, the town fountain, the holiday tree portals, Suburbia, and the Cemetery Statue. Other elements include tons of gift boxes, the crashed coffin sleigh, the pumpkin patch, distant Halloween town buildings, and the wreath monster.

EDUCATIONAL

Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ 08103 Contact: Michael Devlin, 856-365-8733, mdevlin@camdenchildrensgarden.org
Showtime New Jersey
The exhibit presents a vegetable and fruit community garden that is home to Garden Fairies who have built their houses with recycled memorabilia from Hollywood movies with a New Jersey connection. The celebrities honored include: Steven Spielberg, who grew up in the Haddonfield/Haddon Township area, Bruce Willis from Penns Grove; Kelly Ripa from Berlin; Danny DeVito from Neptune; Bruce Springsteen from Asbury Park; and Tasha Smith from Camden. The exhibit references Hollywood and the movies and is very child-friendly and interactive. It includes historical references to Camden as the location of the first drive-in movie theatre. Children from Camden participated in the exhibit by painting theme-related fence pickets which will be returned to Camden and recycled into the Children’s Garden.

Delaware Valley College, Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Science
700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 Contact: Michael Fleischacker, MLA, ASLA, RLA, LEED AP, 215-489-2330,
Michael.Fleischacker@delval.edu
The Rising Tide of Urbanism
The year is 2139. The polar ice caps have melted due to climate change, resulting in a drastic increase in sea levels. Now that the waters have encroached upon the neighborhood, residents have chosen to rise with the tides. Life here is challenging but achievable and the inhabitants are forging a new world. This rooftop sanctuary is creating an oasis in the Rising Tide of Urbanism.

Horticulture Academy at Abraham Lincoln High School
3201 Ryan Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136 Contact: Karen Kardon Weber, 215-335-3213, kkardonweber@philasd.org
A Walk to Remember
Beautiful gardens replenish the earth and soothe the soul. An Alzheimer’s Garden is specifically planned for the safety of the patient, and can serve as a place of rejuvenation for the caregiver. An Alzheimer’s Garden has the potential to lift the spirit, act as a sanctuary, stimulate the senses and provide great therapeutic value. Take a stroll through the interior room and outdoor garden designed for a person with Alzheimer’s and experience the tranquility these spaces provide.

Mercer County Community College Horticulture Program
1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550 Contact: Amy Ricco, 609-570-3372, riccoa@mccc.edu Exhibit Designer: Carl Hagerty Topiaries, Carl Hagerty,
215-788-2158, ahagerty1601@comcast.net
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Meets The Horticulturist’s Apprentice
In 1940, Walt Disney originally released “Fantasia” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” in which Mickey was an apprentice for a magician. Although depicted as a fantasy in the movies, studying through apprenticeship was, and still is, supported through the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937. Each year, approximately 500,000 apprentices in 800 different occupations are registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Horticulture is one of those careers.

Netherlands American Business Association (NABA)
P.O. Box 515, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Contact: Tom Snyder, 215-280-2969, tasnyder@endemuseum.org
The Little Green House
In the world of horticulture, a greenhouse typically has one meaning: a building where plants are grown. This Little Green House holds another significant historical and traditional story. The quintessential Old Dutch village house is rooted in Dutch tradition, advocating horticulture, art and travel. Within this exhibit, visitors find colorful arrangements of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, images of the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens and the lush vibrant flower fields of the Netherlands.

Temple University, Ambler School of Environmental Design
580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 19002 Contact: Rob Kuper, PLA, ASLA, 267-468-8179, rkuper@temple.edu
Star Power: Casts of Light that Stir and Spellbind
Rousing! Enchanting! Every bit entertaining! Beneath blackened leaves, an orchestra of katydids and crickets play among the footsteps and whispers of silhouettes. A winged shape streaks across the sky. White petals glimmer. Leaf edges gleam. Beyond a mist, light beams upon walls of wood, schist, and succulents. Flowers of fringe tree and fothergilla shine. Water and vines descend aglow. Blooms, bark, and buds with glitz. Catch the show! Two hours of action and glamour. Plays twice daily, year-round.

University of Delaware
152 Townsend Hall, Newark, DE 19716 Contact: Professor Jules Bruck, jbruck@udel.edu
Forest to Pharmacy: Medicinal and Edible Plants of the Amazon Rainforest
Movies allow us to see things differently and become immersed in new worlds. The Amazon rainforest is commonly referred to as the “lungs of the world,” as almost half of the world’s medicines can be linked to plant compounds from the rainforest. Products from the Amazon profoundly impact the lives of all people. This exhibit invites visitors to become immersed in the Amazon, take a seat in the director’s chair, and dictate how to conserve this vital resource for the future.

U.S. EPA Region III
1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Contact: Todd Lutte, 215-814-2099, lutte.todd@epa.gov
Now Showing at a Garden Near You
From EPA studios, in association with the ecology of the Mid-Atlantic Region, the Office of Environmental Programs Team presents a formal garden adorned with native plants, a fountain and a place of peaceful contemplation for audiences of all ages. Learn how to transform a backyard into a sustainable native garden, lower maintenance costs, reduce pesticide use, and invite wildlife while supporting the local ecology. Contrary to the traditional landscaping storyline of vast lawns dotted with trees and formal hedges usually of exotic origins, which often require great care and chemical fertilizers and pesticides, this garden shows alternatives that are less polluting and at the same time attractive, cheaper and easier to maintain. Enjoy a formal garden of native plants representing how a backyard can become both a formal garden and a sustainable part of the natural world. Visitors will be inspired by a diverse array of aquatic plants, azaleas, laurels, dogwoods, pitcher plants, phlox and many other varieties of native flora which can be incorporated into a formal sustainable garden.

W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences
7100 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Contact: Lisa Blum, 215-487-4467, Lblum10305@aol.com

Time for Tea
 Enter Wonderland for tea on a patio surrounded by the characters and symbols from Alice’s dream. The sweeping Tim Burton landscape moves from low-lying ferns and mushrooms through the wrought iron gate up to the tea party under the cherry canopy. The Red Queen, White Queen, Alice, and the Mad Hatter are reflected in the color of flowers within a distorted maze of doors, trees and geometrical shrubbery.

Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades
106 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063 Contact: Chuck Feld, cfeld@williamson.edu
The Bloom Awards
The students of the Horticulture, Landscape, and Turfgrass Management program highlight outstanding plants hardy to the Philadelphia area. The plants used in this exhibit are plants evaluated and chosen for their superb eye-appeal, performance, and hardiness in the growing regions of Zones 5 -7. The featured plants are award-winning plants given by associations and societies. The chosen are: PHS Gold Medal Plants; All America Selections Winners; and Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit. The horticulture students formed committees to plan, research the plants, and design the exhibit.

PLANT SOCIETIES

American Rhododendron Society, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
1551 Butler Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 Contact: Linda Fowler Hartnett, 610-940-4978, lindahartnett@gmail.com
Reach for the Stars
Enjoy a star-studded display featuring some of the “star performers” for this region of the United States. This show of color, with unique and interesting foliage, blends together to create a vibrant garden display.

Delaware Valley Fern and Wildflower Society
121 Garden Road, Oreland, PA, 19075 Contact: Tom Tomer, tdtomer@juno.com
The Natives Are Restless
Native plants have grown in the local environment for thousands of years and are quite happy living in this area. Because they are native, they are more adapted to local weather and will generally flourish where non-natives may not. Native plants, once they are established, usually require less care and maintenance. Native plants also improve the quality of life for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife. Native ferns planted in the garden offer a personal connection with the plants growing in the fields and woods of this region. Invite the natives into your back yard. They may be restless, but they settle in and shouldn’t be feared.

North American Rock Garden Society, Delaware Valley Chapter
1320 Ashbridge Road, West Chester, PA 19380 Contact: Mary Ann Ulmann, ulmannc@msn.com
Living the Dream: A Rock Garden in Your Own Back Yard
On just a small plot of ground, this gardener has made his dream of creating a beautiful rock garden come true. He has three weatherproof hypertufa troughs and a custom-made raised planter in which he has recreated a bit of alpine scenery with some lovely miniature plants and a few attractive rocks. Here there is a place to work, a place to sit, and a way to connect with nature.

Philadelphia Cactus & Succulent Society
335 Fieldstone Drive, New Hope, PA 18938 Contact: Paul G. Wesolowski, 267-614-2989, pwesolowski@bmtc.com
We’re Ready for Our Close-Up
This exhibit gives the visitor a chance to get up close and personal with a variety of unusual plants, so they may fully appreciate their unique beauty.

EXHIBITION ONLY

America In Bloom
2130 Stella Ct., Columbus, OH 43215 Contact: Laura Kunkle, 614-487-1117, aib@ofa.org
Our Cities Are Blooming Stars
Groundbreaking! Pure Greenius! Cinema Verite at its Best! An ensemble cast of horticulture, history, community involvement, and environmental efforts creating Technicolor triumph. Producers: Energetic volunteers, elected officials, community-minded businesses. Direction and Technical Assistance: America in Bloom, an awards program providing a script for success, online and print resources, and on-site reviews. Help your town step into the spotlight! Have your people contact our people.

Hudson Valley Seed Library
484 Mettacahonts Road, Accord, NY 12404 Contact: Ken Greene, 845-235-7514, ken@seedlibrary.org
Art of the Heirloom
The Hudson Valley Seed Library believes that every seed is a story and every garden is a work of art. To celebrate the incredible diversity of seeds, the Library commissions artists to interpret the flower, vegetable, and herb varieties in its catalog. A selection of these original works, including the 16 new commissions for 2015, is displayed here. These works of art become seed packs, called Art Packs, available at the show and online.

Ikebana International Philadelphia Chapter 71
550 Main Street, Sewell NJ 08080 Contact: Lorraine Toji, 856-757-9719, ltoji550@comcast.net
Ikebana
This noncompetitive exhibition of Japanese flower arrangements will include arrangements from five schools of Ikebana represented in the Philadelphia Chapter of Ikebana International. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana, featured in this exhibition, is known for freedom of expression of the arranger who often creates very modern arrangements. The exhibition illustrates the varied arrangements of more traditional schools of Ikebana such as Ikenobo and Kofu, beautiful naturalistic arrangements designed by Ohara arrangers, and challenging arrangements emphasizing balance in Ichiyo designs.

Organic Mechanics Soil Company, LLC
P.O. Box 272, Modena, PA 19358 Contact: Mark Highland, 610-380-4598, mark@organicmechanicsoil.com
Happy Hour
Drink your garden! Cascading hop vines mingle with plump grains used in beer brewing. Grapevines feature the Scuppernong, the original grape used to make wine for U.S. pioneers. Accent plants highlight the plant palette used by mixologists to create specialty craft cocktails. Come explore the plants used to create the adult beverages you love.

Pennsylvania Bonsai Society
1140 Little Conestoga Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343 Contact: Randall Naftal, 484-432-5847, rnaftal@gmail.com
Art of Bonsai
Founded in 1963, the Pennsylvania Bonsai Society is one of the oldest bonsai groups in the United States. Society members demonstrate all levels of skills from beginner to bonsai “master.” Members have achieved state, national, and worldwide recognition for their skills and achievements. This year’s exhibit celebrates the art of the bonsai.

Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
2034 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Contact: Judy Simon
Holly, Wood and Vines
The Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators was founded in 1997 with a mission to educate and inform its members and the public about botanical illustration. PSBI and Arcadia University jointly offer classes on botanical and scientific illustration to Philadelphia area high school students that are recommended by their art teacher or principal. All supplies and instructors are provided by PSBI. Their demonstrations at the Flower Show are an important part of their educational mission.

Rosade Bonsai Studio
6912 Ely Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Contact: Chase and Solita Rosade, 215-862-5925, chase@rosadebonsai.com
Bonsai Living Art
The bonsai artist seeks to create with living plant materials a part of the natural world in miniature, with the tree as a focal point. Its trunk, branches, and foliage expertly trained and pruned, bonsai portrays a composition of simplicity and harmony.

SPONSORS ON SHOW FLOOR

Bank of America
Hollywood Heritage: Bank of America’s Century-Long Legacy with the Motion Picture Industry
In 1908, a young man named Sol Lesser came to Bank of Italy (later Bank of America) for a loan for his nickelodeon in San Francisco. This began the long-term relationship between Bank of America and the motion picture industry. At a time when many banks considered film to be a risky investment, Bank of America held a different opinion. In 1919, the bank provided a loan to film “The Kid,” directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. When Walt Disney couldn’t get a loan to complete the first full-length animated film, Bank of America stepped in and lent Disney $1.7 million to finish “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” In 1939, when David O. Selznick ran out of money filming “Gone with the Wind,” Bank of America provided the funds to finish the production. And in 1947, Bank of America financed one of the first post-war films with an all-black cast to be shot at a major movie studio. Bank of America went on to back Cecil B. DeMille, Sam Goldwyn, Frank Capra, and Hal Roach, and helped to finance film studios in their formative years. Bank of America has financed such classics as “West Side Story,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Today, Bank of America continues to help make film history through its clients.

EP Henry
P.O. Box 615, Woodbury, NJ, 08096 Contact: 800-444-3679 Exhibit Designer: Joe Palimeno of Ledden Palimeno Design, joep@leddenpalimeno.com
Where Memories Are Made
The enchantment of Old World pavers, outdoor lighting, and the ambient sound of water calls you outside. The warm air and inviting scent of flowers beckon you to step into your own courtyard. As dusk settles, a glass of Bordeaux is served and inspiration takes over. You prepare an appetizer to amuse your palette, and curious neighbors take notice and invite themselves in through the gated entrance. Before long, someone suggests it’s a perfect night for a movie, with only the fireflies to compete with the projector and outdoor screen. With the audience comfortably seated on deep cushions, the 10-foot-high Green Wall reveals the screen that will run the chosen selection in this outdoor theater. Tonight it’s all about making memories with people you love. What better place than your own backyard?

Espoma
6 Espoma Road Millville, NJ 08332 Contact: John Harrison, 1-800-634-0603, www.espoma.com
The Beauty of Container Gardening
This display will focus on the beauty of container gardening with inspirational designs for creating stunning containers using organic products. Colorful containers and plants in a variety of textures come together to create a healthy and beautiful garden anywhere. City or country, indoor or outdoor, deck or balcony, container gardens can move with the seasons and create a splash of color wherever you like.

Green Mountain Energy
300 West 6th Street, Suite 1600, Austin, TX 78701 Contact: Natalie Gray,512-691-6201 www.greenmountainenergy.com

Green Mountain Energy, the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and an Official Sponsor of the Flower Show, is proud to support PHS with a $1 donation to the PHS Plant One Million tree campaign on behalf of each new Pennsylvania customer. Customers also support solar energy for non-profits, helping build a solar farmstand at PHS Meadowbrook Farm in 2014, through the company’s monthly contribution to its Sun Club® program.

Subaru of America
2235 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Contact: Abana Jacobs, 856-488-8500, ajacobs@subaru.com Exhibit Designer: Joe Palimeno of Ledden Palimeno Design,
joep@leddenpalimeno.com
Film Takes Flight!
This exhibit ends the confusion about which birdhouse is right for a visitor’s yard, and allows her to email a birdhouse plan. The exhibit also uses an interactive app to filter and match bird feeders with food and what bird eats which food. As visitors walk through a giant birdhouse, they learn to “speak chickadee” and come away with a new understanding of what the birds are saying to each other in the garden.

Tourism Ireland
Exhibit Designer: Michael Petrie’s Handmade Gardens, Michael Petrie, 610.505.8262 A traditional white stucco cottage with a thatched roof sits nestled into the hillside of the Irish countryside. The hills are enclosed by the remains of stone walls meant to hold herds of sheep long since gone. The once animal-grazed fields return to their natural state as the wildflowers and natural grasses