What We Do

For 200 years, PHS has brought people and plants together to improve health, create beauty, and bring more joy to everyday life through gardening.

How PHS Puts Gardening to Work

From world-class gardens to neighborhood green spaces, PHS brings people together to put the power of gardening into action.

The 2024 Flower Show entrance garden featuring bold, sculptural floral arrangements

The Philadelphia Flower Show

The nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event sparks wonder and fresh ideas through breathtaking gardens and floral displays created by the world’s premier designers.

Healthy Neighborhoods

See how our work transforms neighborhoods through fresh food, greener streets, new career opportunities, and welcoming community spaces that help people and places thrive.

The plantings at Logan square in the fall

Public Gardens & Landscapes

Bringing exceptional horticulture into the places people experience every day. Discover beautiful green spaces designed to be enjoyed by everyone.

A group of people attend a private Member Tour of The Spring Gardens

Membership & Learning

Support PHS’s mission and discover more of what gardening has to offer, from tours and classes to member benefits and a community of plant lovers.

Healthier Places

Restoring Philadelphia tree canopy, transforming vacant lots, and creating green spaces that improve everyday life.

Access to Fresh Food

Helping people grow and distribute fresh food through community gardens, urban agriculture, and local partnerships.

Economic Opportunity

Providing hands-on training, career pathways, and opportunities to build skills in horticulture.

Meaningful Connections

Bringing people together through gardens, shared experiences, and a common sense of purpose.

What We Make Possible

When we garden for the greater good, our impact extends far beyond what grows in the ground. Check out what we accomplished in our last fiscal year.

255
Neighborhoods & Municipalities Served
12573
Vacant Lots Cleaned and Greened
1770
Street Trees Planted
235k
Flower Show Attendees

Grow With Us

Discover the vision and strategic priorities guiding PHS into its next century of creating healthier, more beautiful communities.