68: Philadelphia Flower Show – 2018

The Philadelphia Flower Show’s theme in 2018 was Wonders of Water.

Held in the Convention Center in Philadelphia, it is the largest indoor flower show in the world.
In spite of a blizzard the previous day, which caused electrical outage of thousands of businesses and homes in the region, and local train stoppage, the flower show opened, Saturday, March 3, as usual, to record crowds. My friend and I drove, taking detours to avoid fallen trees, so as not to miss the preview Saturday morning that was open to members of the Horticultural Society. When we left at noon the first floor of the Civic Center was packed with people waiting to enter.

Today, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, we are in the midst of a snowstorm. People who have bought tickets for today have been told the tickets will be good any of the remaining days of the show. My guess is that most have gone, thinking the crowds may be less.

As one entered the scene was of rain forest and its scents and sounds.

Here are pictures:

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A sign presenting an example of problems caused by climate change.

Many arrangements are also presented. I found this one quite unusual.

Smaller exhibits were also on display.

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