The Philadelphia Flower show held in early March is the nation's largest and oldest indoor flower show. This year, America in Bloom participated with a 15' x 20' display garden which received an award for "Best Achievement Depicting Horticulture as a Way to Create Community".





The show theme, "Hawaii", was supported in the AIB garden which showcased a variety of bromeliads, anthuriums, mandevillas and Senettis. Board member Delilah Onofrey headed the effort, with help from AIB judge Diana Weiner, and board members Katy Moss Warner and Evelyn Alemanni.

 The exhibit was designed to allow people to walk through it and get close to all the plants. The centerpiece was a "bromeliad volcano". The Sennettis attracted attention and admiration with their bright colors. Hanging baskets on each corner of the display feeatured bromelias, pothos, and mandevillas.

This year's show attendance broke existing records, with approximately 270,000 people attending. It was a great way to share the benefits America in Bloom offers to communities of all sizes. Guests to the AIB exhibit received a complimentary copy of the new brochure, "Discover the Surprising Side of Plants" as well as the AIB participation guide.

Alemanni also presented a talk at the flower show. It was based on the book she wrote for AIB, "Ten Years of Best Ideas."