![]() ![]() So that’s what it’s going to be: ‘In Full Bloom,’" says Helen Horstmann, PHS board member and Chair of the Flower Show and Events Committee. ![]() “Our responses from our constituents were all asking for more and more blooming flowers in gardens to create that WOW factor that is so synonymous with our Philadelphia Flower Show. The 2022 Flower Show will once again be held outdoors in FDR Park in June when visitors will experience outdoor gardens at the peak of seasonal perfection and beauty. When applying the concept of being “In Full Bloom” to people, it’s easy to see the ways that gardening connects to good health and positive well-being - helping us thrive in even the toughest of times. “We picked the words, ‘In Full Bloom’ because it speaks to a garden that is in great health and is in the ultimate condition that we always strive for,” says Sam. What It Means to be “In Full Bloom”Įvery gardener knows that when a plant is in full bloom, it is in full health. For millions of gardeners, it’s a great way to stay grounded and get back in touch with nature. Sam feels that - after sitting on Zoom calls all day or working at a computer - there’s no better stress reliever than getting outside in the garden. “You don't need a pandemic to help you improve your life, or for gardening to be the ultimate therapy,” says Sam. ‘In Full Bloom’ was selected thinking this would be a great theme for people who had turned to horticulture, turned to gardening, turned to their own environment to keep their health and well-being in a good place over the past two years.”Įven for those who haven’t gardened during the pandemic (or have not gardened before), the Show offers a great opportunity for people to see why they should learn, and why they still can. Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events says: "So many people couldn't go anywhere, couldn't go on vacation, couldn't get out and enjoy nature themselves, but had to stay home and enjoy nature at their own home instead. However, because of the pandemic and the Show moving outdoors for 20, this year’s theme of “In Full Bloom” was chosen in mid-2021 for its timeliness and relevance to what people are experiencing right now. The theme for the Flower Show is usually chosen years in advance. The Restorative Effect of Horticulture and Flowers ![]()
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