it's tulip time
Well, it's the end of February, and in past years, I'd have my Philadelphia Flower Show ticket in my hand, and would be chomping at the bit to get down to the convention center with the rest of the crazies so I could immerse myself in a floral fantasy.
One of the nicest things about this event has always been the timing. It usually held at the beginning of March...just about the time I've had just about enough of the cold,colorless, bleak winter.
It also fell just before the beginning of the gardening season in our area, so it always helped to inspire me as I headed out into my own garden each year.
Last year, because of the pandemic, for the 1st time ever, they moved the show outside to FDR Park, in June.
It didn't work out well for Larry and I with our timed tickets. The day we went, there were severe thunderstorms and we were forced to evacuate the venue about an hour or so after our arrival. It was also hot as hell!
Unfortunately, they've decided to hold the show in FDR Park again this year....so again, we'll be at the mercy of Mother Nature.
This year however, the tickets are NOT timed, so we can listen to the forecast and adjust our plans accordingly!
We can't break our 24 year attendance streak!
Meanwhile, here's a few pics from the 2020 show, themed Riviera Holiday. The last one they held indoors.
it's tulip time
Well, it's the end of February, and in past years, I'd have my Philadelphia Flower Show ticket in my hand, and would be chomping at the bit to get down to the convention center with the rest of the crazies so I could immerse myself in a floral fantasy.
One of the nicest things about this event has always been the timing. It usually held at the beginning of March...just about the time I've had just about enough of the cold,colorless, bleak winter.
It also fell just before the beginning of the gardening season in our area, so it always helped to inspire me as I headed out into my own garden each year.
Last year, because of the pandemic, for the 1st time ever, they moved the show outside to FDR Park, in June.
It didn't work out well for Larry and I with our timed tickets. The day we went, there were severe thunderstorms and we were forced to evacuate the venue about an hour or so after our arrival. It was also hot as hell!
Unfortunately, they've decided to hold the show in FDR Park again this year....so again, we'll be at the mercy of Mother Nature.
This year however, the tickets are NOT timed, so we can listen to the forecast and adjust our plans accordingly!
We can't break our 24 year attendance streak!
Meanwhile, here's a few pics from the 2020 show, themed Riviera Holiday. The last one they held indoors.