2026 Flower Shows

Flower & Garden Expo

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare presents the 30th Annual Flower & Garden Expo at the Sykes Family Farm in Elkton from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026..

The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show

The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show is scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 8, 2026, marking the event's 197th year.

2. Seasonal Flower Arrangements: Techniques and Inspirations

Feature step-by-step guides to creating arrangements with seasonal blooms—spring tulips and daffodils, summer peonies and sunflowers, autumn chrysanthemums and dahlias, winter amaryllis and evergreens. Include expert tips on color harmony and vase selection.

3. The Art & Science of Growing Cut Flowers at Home

Offer practical advice on selecting varieties for cutting gardens (e.g., zinnias, cosmos), soil preparation, succession planting for continuous blooms, harvesting techniques for longevity in vases.

4. Iconic Flower Gardens Around the World

Profile world-renowned public gardens such as Keukenhof (Netherlands), Claude Monet’s Giverny (France), Kew Gardens (UK), Butchart Gardens (Canada), Longwood Gardens (USA). Include interviews with head gardeners or curators.

5. Wildflowers: Beauty in the Untamed Landscape

Delve into native wildflower species by region—ecological roles they play in supporting pollinators and biodiversity; tips for incorporating wildflowers into home landscapes; conservation efforts.

6. Botanical Illustration: Where Art Meets Science

Highlight the history of botanical illustration from Renaissance herbals to contemporary artists; include profiles of famous illustrators like Pierre-Joseph Redouté; discuss the importance of accuracy in scientific documentation.

Rosa Centifolia

Pierre-Joseph Redouté

7. Medicinal & Edible Flowers: From Garden to Table

Discuss traditional uses of flowers such as calendula, chamomile, nasturtium in herbal medicine; culinary applications including recipes for rose petal jam or lavender shortbread; safety considerations.

8. Sustainable Floristry: Eco-Friendly Practices in Floral Design

Examine trends like foam-free arranging techniques, sourcing local/seasonal flowers to reduce carbon footprint; highlight florists pioneering sustainable practices.

9. The Role of Flowers in Rituals & Celebrations Worldwide

Explore how different cultures use flowers in weddings (garlands in India), funerals (chrysanthemums in East Asia), religious festivals (lotus in Buddhism); include photo essays or personal stories.

10. Innovations in Flower Breeding: Creating Tomorrow’s Blooms

Interview plant breeders about developing new cultivars with unique colors or disease resistance; explain hybridization techniques; showcase award-winning new introductions from flower shows.

11. Urban Floriculture: Rooftop Gardens & City Flower Farms

Investigate how urban dwellers are transforming rooftops and vacant lots into productive flower farms; discuss challenges like limited space or pollution; profile successful urban growers.[

12. The Psychology of Flowers: How Blooms Affect Mood & Wellbeing

Summarize scientific studies on the positive effects of having fresh flowers indoors—stress reduction, increased happiness—and offer decorating tips based on color psychology.

13. Floral Trends Through History: From Baroque Opulence to Minimalism

Trace changing fashions in floral design—from lavish Victorian bouquets to Ikebana minimalism to today’s “wild” naturalistic arrangements; include visual timelines or side-by-side comparisons.

14. DIY Projects: Pressed Flower Art & Crafts

Provide instructions for pressing flowers for cards or wall art; ideas for resin jewelry with embedded blooms; best practices for preserving color/vibrancy.

15. Behind the Scenes at Major Flower Shows & Festivals

Offer readers an insider’s look at events like the Chelsea Flower Show or Philadelphia Flower Show—preparations by designers/exhibitors/judges; trends spotted at these gatherings.