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| A Look Back at the 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show
Saturday, March 10 & Sunday, March 11
The stunning display from Kepich & Associates represents a calm outdoor retreat from hectic modern-day life. In the front of this country getaway is an entry garden bursting with daffodils, roses, tulips and forsythia, while the rear garden sports rhododendrons by the score.
 Directly behind this exhibit is the display from Romano’s Landscaping. This shady oasis presents a multitude of ferns, chokeberries and blueberries in a woodland habitat, all serving to create a sense of peace and tranquility. Can you feel the bliss?
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Waterloo Landscaping has created an idyllic patio setting that combines the elements of earth, water, and stone. And while the flowering shrubs, bubbling fountain, and salmon-colored stonework are lovely, it’s the warm and gooey marshmallows toasting over a fire pit that really catch visitors’ eyes.
Linda of Waterloo says, “Everyone who’s been by the exhibit seems to love it. I’ve heard a few people say they wish they could take the entire garden home with them and plop it in their backyards.” |
 There’s still time to see Ragús, the music and dance sensation of the 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show. If you like Irish dancing, come on down to the Pennsylvania Convention Center today to see fun!
Moreover, if you find yourself inspired by the music, dancing and fantastic Legends of Ireland exhibits (all located in Hall A), perhaps you might consider visiting the Emerald Isle yourself. The good folks from Tourism Ireland are stationed by the Castle Stage and are eager to share information about the beautiful country they call Eire. Plan a vacation you’ll never forget. |
 Embracing the colors of Ireland’s proud flag—orange, green, and white—the exhibit of Flowers by David is a floral feast for the eyes.
Says designer David Heller, “A river not only runs through our exhibit, but dances down across the centerpieces and tabletops, splashing a merry path of flowers and color.” |
 “Simple, yet beautiful” is the best way to describe ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging. Materials in ikebana can include branches, mosses, fruit and vegetables, as wells as a few carefully chosen flowers. Space between materials and the asymmetry of the design are essential in ikebana arrangements.
Ann T. of the Philadelphia Chapter of Ikebana International says, “What I love about ikebana is the way it brings nature inside your home.” |
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