The Philly Home and Garden Show is started yesterday and continues through tomorrow.
If you’re like me, you like a beautiful home and will do anything to make your dreams come true. At the Philly Home and Garden Show you will be able to peruse through over 300 exhibitors ranging from home décor and furniture; garden and landscaping; kitchen and bath; plus food and beverage.
Yesterday I stopped by the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave. in Oaks) where the show is held and got a tour by Jennifer Sherlock, Jenna Communications and Jenna Naffin – Show Manager – Marketplace Events.
Jen and I were fascinated by this modular home. Who doesn’t want to live minimalistic with great landscaping.
The DIY Succulent and Terrarium Bar + Shopwill feature some of the most unique décor and gift items to spruce up your yard, plus Philadelphians can customize their own terrarium. The Pop-Up Flower Market, on the other hand, will house favorites from Cameron Peters Floral Design.
Who knew you could rent chickens. Two chickens for 6 months, complete set up and food for about $800 is a good deal to see if you are the person who would then like to own chickens. They lay eggs every day, and they’re so cute.
other highlights include a Feature Gardens, the Book Bank benefiting Reach Out and Read, a doggy fashion show, food truck day and try out a pickle board court you can set up in your back yard.
I honestly would love a green house, especially in the winter when the sky is blue and the sun will warm up the greenhouse with tropical plants giving me summer vibes. Plus it’s a good way to get the spring seedlings to grow…
Other new additions this year include special appearances by Clint Harp, the dumpster diving, reclaimed wood-loving carpenter on HGTV’s hit show ‘Fixer Upper’ as well as Steve Ford, a Pennsylvania native from HGTV’s ‘Restored by the Fords’, ‘Home Again with the Fords’, ‘A Very Brady Renovation’, ‘Rock the Block’, and the Property Brothers ‘Brother vs. Brother.’
Harp’s Main Stage shows will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25, both at 1 p.m. Ford’s shows, on the other hand, will take place on Friday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m.
There’s the Step Into Spring section featuring five of the region’s top landscapers creating a 5,000 sq. ft. section of outdoor inspiration, and the Philly’s Favorites Market which boasts an open market-style area with local artisans and retailers. While there, Philadelphians can shop antiques, homemade, finely crafted items, specialty foods, and original art.
The Philly Home and Garden Show hours are Friday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults ($10 in advance), and free for children under age 12. Parking is free at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave. in Oaks). For all show information and tickets, visit phillyhomeandgarden.com.