Northwest Philadelphia's finest horticultural talents triumphed at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, winning awards for floral artistry, innovation and skillful interpretation of a theme that touts the virtues of sustainability.
Apiary Studio in Germantown claimed the coveted Governor's Trophy for the most innovative design, impressing judges with their forward-thinking landscape exhibit. Their vision of urban biodiversity also earned them a PHS Gold Medal in the Landscape category.
Robertson's Flowers & Events in Chestnut Hill dazzled attendees with their floral artistry, …
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Northwest Philadelphia's finest horticultural talents triumphed at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, winning awards for floral artistry, innovation and skillful interpretation of a theme that touts the virtues of sustainability.
Apiary Studio in Germantown claimed the coveted Governor's Trophy for the most innovative design, impressing judges with their forward-thinking landscape exhibit. Their vision of urban biodiversity also earned them a PHS Gold Medal in the Landscape category.
Robertson's Flowers & Events in Chestnut Hill dazzled attendees with their floral artistry, securing both the Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy and the Emile H. Geschick Memorial Award for their distinctive orchid display. Their meticulous attention to detail also garnered them a PHS Gold Medal in the Floral category.
Temple University's educational exhibit earned them the Alfred M. Campbell Memorial Trophy and the prestigious Bulkeley Medal from The Garden Club of America. Judges commended the school, which has a horticulture program in Ambler, for combining an important environmental message with public education, also awarding them a PHS Gold Medal.
W.B. Saul High School's educational exhibit showcased the next generation of horticultural talent, earning them a PHS Silver Medal. The Roxborough school’s display highlighted student-grown plants and sustainable practices, emphasizing Saul's commitment to agricultural education.
Among the vendors participating at the show were local businesses Occasionette and Bohemian Pink, while Chestnut Hill photographer Susan Smith won a blue ribbon win for "Cado Lake at Sunset."
“We are thrilled to celebrate the creativity and vision of the designers who brought this year’s Flower Show to life, Seth Pearsoll, PHS’s vice president and creative director of the Flower Show, said in a statement. “Through cutting-edge design and thoughtful plant choices, these designers remind us that our gardens are not just reflections of today, but also powerful tools for creating more sustainable, biodiverse, and connected communities tomorrow.”
