Comments on: Philadelphia Flower Show 2011

By: Kylee from Our Little Acre

Kylee from Our Little Acre — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:43:28 +0000

As you know, Susan, I loved it! We all like and look for different things. I spent three days there and could have stayed longer. Each time I went, I saw something new and awe-inspiring. The creativity in the minds of some people astounds me!

I REALLY loved our lunch at Reading Terminal Market. Way too short though! *hugs*

By: Robert Webber

Robert Webber — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:36:06 +0000

Well done for telling it how it was.
LOved wot u selected.
Espec the poodle!
Best R

By: Alice Joyce

Alice Joyce — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:44:43 +0000

Susan,
This is a show I’ve yet to attend, and after your review, I won’t make the effort.
I agree, Chelsea lives up to its image and reputation.
Re: Chaumont – total frustration – I was finally able to plan a day-trip from Paris – in the past my timing was always off by a week or so because of the show’s dates – only to arrive at the gare early in the morning on the day before returning home, to find the one line on-strike that day was the one I was taking to the Festival!

Don’t discount Philadelphia…it was an off year. As for public transportation in Europe…I’ve been stranded in both Italy and France due to one day strikes! Another day I guess…–s

By: Ann @ Plumsiena

Ann @ Plumsiena — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:13:39 +0000

I appreciate your honesty.
In reality, we have found it very rare to go to a show where the show gardens accurately (or even creatively) interpret the show theme. It is always the same old thing with the same old plants. American-ized, if you will.

The Chelsea show never disappoints and I like to see the creativity of the Dutch.

I would love to go to Chelsea and Chaumont…someday soon I hope!–s

By: Helen at Toronto Gardens

Helen at Toronto Gardens — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:35:41 +0000

Economic climate making everyone play it safe? That’s been the recent scenario at Canada Blooms, which starts next week. Looking forward to being pleasantly surprised this year. Thanks for the Philly report. Would love to go someday.

If you’ve never been there’s nothing like it. Almost 500,000 people visit the show in the week it’s open. The gardens are BIG and showy…they just weren’t creative interpretations of the Parisian theme for the most part…–s

By: rochelle

rochelle — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:32:14 +0000

well, along with Boston Flower show, I guess there is another show I can scratch off my list of ‘must see’ events. I think I’m better to buy a ticket to France for Chaumont. I am beginning to be be of the general opinion that ‘event production companies’ have no idea what a garden show is about. I am sure they will take most anyone who wants to exhibit. There is no jury, no reason to push the envelope, no spirit and the public is once again left to believe this is the best that the industry has to offer. Hmph. If I ruled the world, garden shows would always be outdoors under the natural light of day, they would be fabulous events where there is surprise and wonder around every corner, and sponsorship money would abound for all worthy of participating. (now where is my magic wand?)

The show has been uneven in the past few years, but it’s still the best around. Philadelphia is juried and isn’t run by a production company. The last time I didn’t like the show it also had a country theme…Ireland. There just didn’t seem to be much imagination and creativity.–s

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:40:55 +0000

I've been there twice, and both were a little disappointing. Figured I had just picked "off" years Some years, like last, the show is exciting and full of inspirational ideas. I think more than anything it depends on the theme.--s