The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Philadelphia is fortunate to be the home of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society! PHS provides opportunities for greening up our communities as well as providing educational experiences that help us all be better gardeners and conservators of our environment. Some activities include Planting trees in neighborhoods, Pop-Up Gardens where you can enjoy drinks and food with friends, participate in plant swaps, volunteer for a plethora of events and meet like minded individuals! The yearly Philadelphia Flower Show is one of the highlights of the year in Philly! Each year a theme is explored and expressed by artisans from all over the world who show us through their gardens and exhibit a new way to see things and inspire the inner gardener in all of us! Best of all, membership to PHS is affordable with many opportunities to be part of an organization that truly works to beautify our environment and communities. (Flower show photos)

This place is not a good organization they allow their people to harass people that live next to these gardens. Making living conditions unsafe and uncomfortable. I have been told by them , that my families safety is no concern to them the garden is more important, than them coming to my home telling me I’m trespassing and they are going to call the cop on me. And trying to break in my home. Yet this is what the it looks like

I’ve been to the Philadelphia Flower Show twice and it’s absolutely amazing artists everywhere. I can’t recommend this highly enough! I adore flowers and I was just blown away by so many of the arrangements. Bring your camera!

Returning in 2023 to the Convention Center for the Flower show was worrisome. It did get crowded quickly. The main exhibits had plenty of interest, walking into the dangling Orchids was exciting. But overall the main exhibits were set up in small walk threw sections. People lined up to see them,  once inside it felt claustrophobic, with no way out, had to wait for the people to move. It was not inviting. Best to just peak in or maybe visit during a weekday could be less crowded? Wondering  over to the Hamilton Horticourt, it was less crowded,  with room to appreciate the individual exhibits. The photography class is new. 👍 Price was another 😱, $45 onsite plus $2.50 for the in-"convenience"  fee to print a ticket, just to enter. Best to look for discounts or purchase online. Other activities were for an additional fee. Okay to Explore!

The annual Philadelphia Flower Show is an absolute must visit on any trip to Philadelphia. We had the great pleasure to attend the Flowers After Hours event on the Saturday night before the show closes on Sunday. Great music, incredible atmosphere, so many free treats. A special shout out to photographer Morgan Horell who most kindly sent us the photos she took of us afterwards. Thanks so much!

Overall good experience with "The PA Horticultural Society" Garden Exhibition. Worth seeing and supporting. And also, there is a very responsive Administration for "The PHS" and Staffing at "The PHS" Exhibition Garden Show. The only drawback, is that over time, "The PA Horticultural Society" Garden Exhibition has become more commercial and fewer Garden displays. Obversely, there is a good push for Environmental And Local Community gardening efforts. Photos attached are from a few Exhibitions of "The PHS".

Had a wonderful time at the 2025 flower show!

This was my first time to go to the Philadelphia Flower Show and it was wonderful and I will return again. I especially wish to thank Janet, the librarian at PHS who gave me value information about the flower show and getting tickets.

I called twice for horticultural advice. I was told that my message is being sent to the appropriate person who would call me back. They never called.

I was attempting to purchase tickets for the PHS 2022 Flower Show, but the PHS website would not allow me to even though I am a member. When I contacted PHS to assist me with this matter I was told a representative would fix the problem, but it's been a week and the problem is still not resolved. Then, when I call this week, I'm told I can't buy tickets as a member because my membership ends May 31. I have to purchase tickets as a non-member. The tickets are on sale now, my membership is still current now, but I'm not allowed to purchase tickets as a member now. So, I purchased my 3 tickets as a non-member because I do enjoy the show, but I will NEVER join PHS for anything ever again.

I have been a member of PHS since 2006 and attend the Flower Show (which PHS runs) every year with my daughter (she went to her first show at age 2 in a stoller and now at age 7 can walk around and loves the show). In addition to the flower show, PHS sponsors many important programs including Philadelphia Green, Treetenders and City Harvest. I attend lectures, check out books from the library (a great resource) and, of course, get my flower show tickets and a 10% discount all for the price of membership. JOIN PHS - it's so worth it!

Shameful event today for the members at the Navy Yard. With several years of this treatment of the members, tell me why I should continue to support this organization. The plant exchange was held in a cavernous building yet the members were corralled in 6 foot lanes in one direction - don't turn around! Then one lane was blocked at the exit with 3 large blue barrels. Horrendous decision. Add arching flowing plants in members arms, crates and bags created even more of a struggle to move. What was a lovely event on the lawn with vendors, an auction, food and music is no more. Perhaps it is time for me to move on to another horticulture society.