Philadelphia Flower Show to mark 175th anniversary

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Flower Show is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The show is scheduled for March 7-14.
Exhibits include breathtaking floral displays; a wedding room with the latest styles in bridal flowers; culinary presentations by celebrity chefs; 500 educational programs including quick how-to demonstrations for gardeners at every level; and vendors selling everything from orchids and dried flowers to tools and containers. And, if a long day at the show leaves you feeling exhausted, rejuvenate yourself with a "Garden Tea" featuring sandwiches, pastries and cookies; reservations required.
The show will be held at the Philadelphia Convention Center, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 7 and 14; 10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. March 8-12; and 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. March 13. Street-level entrances are at 12th and Arch streets or 12th and Market streets. Advance tickets are $20, with a $22 admission at the door on weekdays, $24 on Sundays and $26 on Saturday.
Where proceeds go
All proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Horticultural Society. Guided tours before the show opens to the public each day are being held on March 9, 10 and 12 at 8 a.m. for $105 per person; reservations are required.
For more details on the Philadelphia show or to get tickets, visit www.philaflowershow.com.
But if you can't make it to the Philly, here are a few of the other great flower shows being held around the country, including:
UThe New England Flower Show at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston, March 13-21.
UThe Cincinnati Flower Show, April 21-25, on the banks of Lake Como at historic Coney Island.
UThe San Francisco Flower & amp; Garden Show, March 17-21, at the Cow Palace.
UPeople, Places & amp; Plants Spring Flower & amp; Garden Show, through March 7, at Scarborough Downs in Scarborough, Maine.