Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is a nonprofit organization established in 1827 that promotes horticulture through events and community programs.
It is renowned for hosting the annual Philadelphia Flower Show and initiatives like Philadelphia Green, which enhance urban landscapes and foster community engagement.
Address: 100 N 20th Street, Suite 405, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 988-8800
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Winter Wonder Displays at Longwood Gardens Through March, Plus a New Glowing Experience
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings
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PECO Earns Tree Line USA 2025 Certification for Environmental Stewardship
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PECO Advancing Tree and Vegetation Management Initiatives to Reduce Outages, Enhance Service Reliability
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Bucks County Horticultural Students Ready to Wow at Philadelphia Flower Show
Bucks County horticultural students are ready to impress visitors at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with two innovative exhibits inspired by the theme Gardens…
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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Uncovering Identities of Women Gardeners, Including Some from Chester County
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PECO’s Tree Management Work in Chester County Reduces Vegetation-Related Outages
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Haverford Garden Part of Book on Private Gardens of Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Announces Award Winners For 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show!
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PECO Takes Action to Reduce Urban Heat Islands Across the Region
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Kristine Connolly Joins Colonial Theatre as New Advancement Officer
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For privacy at home or in the garden, I have always found that one of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by using…
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West Chester Resident the Man Behind the World’s Largest Flower Show
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