African-American Garden Club Blooms at Flower Show

Established in March 1939, Our Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity, the country's oldest continuously active African-American garden club, is prominently featured at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. This vibrant group of 29 members meets monthly for lectures and workshops, fostering a strong sense of community and shared passion for horticulture. Members like Bernadette Briscoe and Rylanda Wilson have entered their carefully cultivated plants in competitive classes, with Briscoe receiving ribbons for her Kokedama orchid and pink princess philodendron. These successes highlight the club's enduring legacy and its members' dedication to floral artistry. The club hosts its own Flower Show every other year and continues to inspire new generations, with some members already planning future entries in unique categories. Their creations are on display at the Flower Show through Sunday. Wilfreta Baugh serves as the chair for this year's PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, acting as an ambassador and sharing the joy of the event with visitors.