Philadelphia Flower Show

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Philadelphia Flower Show

A serene outdoor dining area on a stone platform surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a table set with chairs and decorative blue glass orbs on the ground, all under a clear blue sky.
A lush garden with tall green plants and trees under a clear blue sky. A small water feature and a modern outdoor seating area are surrounded by foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
A lush, green garden with sunlit trees and various plants surrounds a set of patio furniture on a wooden deck. Stone pathways meander through the foliage, and a gentle light filters through the leaves, creating a serene atmosphere.
A lush garden with tall grasses and wildflowers fills the foreground. In the background, a colorful, graffiti-covered van is partially visible behind the greenery, under a sunlit, blue sky.
A lush garden with tall grasses, blooming purple and pink flowers, and green shrubs. There is a hint of a structure in the background and sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a serene, natural atmosphere.
A serene garden scene features a stone water basin surrounded by lush greenery. Pink coneflowers stand tall nearby. In the background, there's a modern outdoor dining setup with black chairs and a long table, accented by two decorative blue spheres.
A lush garden scene featuring a winding gravel path with large stepping stones leading to a dining table surrounded by chairs. The area is abundant with greenery, trees, and small flowering plants, creating a tranquil outdoor setting.
A rustic outdoor table setting with a wooden table, teal napkins, and gold-rimmed plates. A centerpiece features pomegranates and greenery. Blue mason jars and bottles of white wine are also present, with a backdrop of green grass and trees.
Close-up of vibrant orange flowers with long, slender petals and stamens, surrounded by green leaves. Sunlight creates a warm glow on the foliage. In the background, there are garden elements like chairs and a pathway.
A nighttime scene features vibrant fireworks exploding in the sky above a lush garden. Four people sit at a table on a patio, surrounded by trees and plants, enjoying the view under the illuminated night sky.
A serene garden scene with vibrant purple flowers in the foreground and a small pond reflecting the sunlight in the background. Lush green foliage surrounds the area, creating a peaceful, natural atmosphere.
A garden scene with lush greenery and purple flowers in the foreground. On a wooden deck in the background, there is a dining table with chairs and two large blue glass floats wrapped in netting. Trees and clear blue sky complete the backdrop.
A lush garden scene with clusters of pink and white flowers surrounded by green foliage. Delicate purple flowers can be seen in the background, all bathed in natural light.
A garden pathway with large stone steps surrounded by lush green plants and small trees. In the background, there is a round blue sculpture and several chairs, creating a peaceful outdoor setting.

project description

In 2021, the Philadelphia Flower Show was held outdoors in FDR Park for the first time in its 150-year history. Never having exhibited before, the outdoor venue and theme of “Habitat: Nature’s Masterpiece” held appeal, as it provided the opportunity to explore ideas about humans and their surroundings, as well as memories of my own childhood landscape.

Growing up in a garden and its adjacent field, creek and woodland, I felt connected to the world around me and wanted to be immersed in the romance of it all—wind and sun, birds and turtles, trees and beautiful plants thriving together. Titled “The Wild Garden”, this design sought to inspire viewers to see themselves as part of nature and to imagine living among the flora and fauna, where a habitat can be created thoughtfully alongside the habitats of others.

Viewsheds of this idealized woodland setting were intentionally scrimmed by native Baldcypress and Hornbeam. Though the layers of plantings were composed to add mystery and a sense of wildness, differentiation and clarity are maintained while blurring the edges. Native flame azalea en masse exude the beauty and abundance of nature.

Monolithic stone steps introduce a humble path meandering through the woodland to a small patio with a neatly decorated table constructed of reclaimed oak. A polished basalt fountain and boulder bench are positioned to welcome guests to a wild place with thoughtful refinement. The intent is a magical setting in nature for loved ones to join each other in celebration while relishing the beauty of their surroundings—a human habitat nested within the habitat of others.

at-a-glance

Location: FDR Park

awards & recognition

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Silver Medal

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