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Crowd from last year’s Flower Show

This year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, Bella Italia, was inspired by the alluring flora and artistic culture of Italy. So, whether you’ve haven’t had the chance to take that Italian backpacking trip or are longing for the blooming beauty of spring, you can instantly transport yourself to Italian scenes and spring views at this year’s show.

The acres of gardens and landscape displays were inspired by the by beautiful scenery of San Remo, Venice, Rome, Tuscan countryside, and Florence. Natural artists will recreate famous Italian scenes, such as boutiques in Milan, Venetian Canals, Tuscan gardens, sculptures, etc with flowers.

The show’s central feature, formal palace gardens of ancient Rome, will be created by J. Cugliotta Landscape and Nursery, Inc. Cugliotta, a well-known, local landscape designer, will artistically build and design an Italian exhibit that will “culminate with a multi-tiered stage that will reach about 28 feet high, where opera and traditional Italian music will be performed.”

And in an effort to help grow the Philly green scene, try to catch a demonstration on how to create and maintain a sustainable environment for both urban and suburban locations.

I highly recommend you stop whining about the cold and pick up some tickets to this year’s show. While you get rid of the winter blues, you’ll be happy to know that proceeds will support the Philadelphia horticultural society and Philadelphia Green.

Philadelphia Flower Show
March 1st – 8th

Pennsylvania Convention Center
12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.theflowershow.com