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Show returned indoors this year after a 2-year hiatus

PUBLISHED ON March 6, 2023

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announces its list of award winners at the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, “The Garden Electric.” Located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Flower Show returned indoors this year after a 2-year hiatus hosting the Show outdoors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year’s Show incorporates the most beloved aspects of the past 2 outdoor Shows to create a familiar, yet innovative, experience for guests. (Rob Cardillo for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society)

PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announces its list of award winners at the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, “The Garden Electric.” Located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Flower Show returned indoors this year after a 2-year hiatus hosting the Show outdoors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year’s Show incorporates the most beloved aspects of the past 2 outdoor Shows to create a familiar, yet innovative, experience for guests.

For the first time in the Show’s history, many designers have been tasked with creating gardens between 2,200 and 2,900 square feet in size, making them the largest gardens ever displayed at the event. This new design direction is meant to mimic the feel of being outdoors and immersed in nature, offering a 360-degree blooming wonderland that can be viewed from all angles.

“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show,” “The Philadelphia Trophy” and the “Governor’s Trophy” are among the many coveted awards bestowed. The 2023 exhibitor lineup placed emphasis on highlighting and uplifting garden and landscape designers from a variety of professions, experiences, and specialties, giving them an opportunity to share and showcase their unique perspectives.

The design inspiration for “The Garden Electric,” is dedicated to the spark of joy that comes from flowers and gardens. Designers created works of art featuring a dazzling array of colors, unique shapes and textures, rich fragrances, multi-media elements, and innovative designs focused on the opulent and celebratory aspects of flowers and gardens.

“The exhibits at this year’s Flower Show, ‘The Garden Electric’ reflected the wide-ranging viewpoints of many of the industry’s preeminent names. From peaceful landscapes to over-the-top floral installations, designers took the theme to heart and created electrifying works of art that thrilled judges and the public,” said Seth Pearsoll, Creative Director of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Landscape” was presented to ILLExotics, a Philadelphia-based boutique store that specializes in exotic plants such aroids, orchids, and captive-bred creatures. The boutique’s exhibit, “Studio Exotica,” is a Studio-54-inspired nightclub fully overtaken by tropical greenery and flowers, complete with a floral DJ, bartender, and dancers.

“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Floral” was awarded to Harijanto Setiawan, an architect-turned-florist from Singapore and the creator of Boenga Floral Studio. His installation, “Florid Electron,” merged cutting-edge floral design, lighting, and experiential elements to create an immersive environment merging the world of floral design with interactive art.

The Philadelphia Award was presented to Newfields, led by renowned designer Jonathan Wright, the director of The Garden and Fairbanks Park at Newfields. This was Newfields’ first year exhibiting at the Flower Show, and their exhibit utilized mixed media projections to captivate guests.

The Silver Award was presented to Mark Cook of Mark Cook Landscaping & LLC, which has previously received numerous prestigious honors at the Flower Show, including Best in Show in 2022 and 2020.

The 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show is taking place from March 4 – 12. Visit phsonline.org/the-flower-show for additional information on the show’s dates and times, as well as details on the complete list of exhibitors, musical talent, the marketplace, and ancillary experiences and events.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.phsonline.org.

For a full list of Flower Show award winners, please see the listing below.

2023 Award Winners

LANDSCAPE DESIGN WINNERS

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup – Best in Show	ILLExotics
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy – Landscape exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points.	Mark Cook Landscaping & Contracting LLC
The Governor’s Trophy – Innovative/visually stimulating/unique design	ILLExotics
The Philadelphia Trophy – Best use of color with flowering plants	Newfields
The PHS Council Trophy – Most accomplished display of unique and diverse plants	Newfields
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Trophy – showing the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category	Mark Cook Landscaping & Contracting LLC
Men’s Garden Club of Delaware Valley Award – to a garden containing plants suited to the Delaware Valley, in a setting that can primarily be maintained by one person	Susan Cohan Gardens
The American Horticultural Society Environmental Award – for an exhibit of horticultural excellence that best demonstrates the bond between horticulture and the environment and inspires the viewer to beautify home and community through skillful design and appropriate plant material	Treeline Designz
The Kate and Robert Bartlett, Jr. Award – Best Use of Trees	Laurel Brook Gardens
PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award – for the exhibit that best exemplifies PHS’s mission to activate horticulture and gardening as a force for the “greater good” by advancing the health and well-being of people and their environments	Apiary Studio

FLORAL DESIGN WINNERS

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup – Best in Show	Harijanto Setiawan
The Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy – Floral exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points	Schaffer Designs
The Mayor’s Trophy – For the Floral exhibit that demonstrates the most innovative or unique design or use of floral, plants or products	Harijanto Setiawan
American Orchid Society Award	Waldor Orchids
The Emile H. Geschick Memorial Award – for a distinctive orchid display	Arrange Floral and Event Design
Society of American Florists Flower Show Award – for artistic presentation of flowers and plants for public enjoyment.	Schaffer Designs
The Phyllis M. Craig Award – for the Floral major exhibit demonstrating the best use of color in flowering and/or foliage plants	Polycarp Flowers
PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award – for the exhibit that best exemplifies PHS’s mission to activate horticulture and gardening as a force for the “greater good” by advancing the health and well-being of people and their environments	Black Girl Florists

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT WINNERS

The Alfred M. Campbell Memorial Trophy – for the Educational major exhibit that demonstrates the most successful use of a variety of plants in a unique fashion	Temple University
Chicago Horticultural Society Flower Show Medal – to an educational exhibit showing outstanding horticultural skill and knowledge in a nationally-recognized flower show	Mercer County Community College
PHS Sustainability Award – for the educational exhibit demonstrating the best use of sustainable gardening practices to the public	University of Delaware
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Assoc Trophy	Temple University
The Bulkley Medal of The Garden Club of America – the exhibit of exceptional educational merit increases the knowledge and awareness of the viewing public. It is the exhibit that best combines an important message with the ability to convey that message to the public.	Temple University
The PHS Gold Medal Award – Best use of PHS Gold Medal Plants	Mercer County Community College
PHS Gardening for the Greater Good – for the exhibit that best exemplifies PHS’s mission to activate horticulture and gardening as a force for the “greater good” by advancing the health and well-being of people and their environments	Temple University

PHS MEDAL WINNERS

PHS awards medals for all 3 categories of exhibitors based on different criteria to celebrate creativity and exceptional execution. Exhibits are scored and awards are given based on design, horticultural excellence, construction and craftsmanship, and educational value (for educational exhibits).

GOLD MEDAL
Harijanto Setiawan
ILLExotics
Jennifer Designs
Lakeside School Greenhouse
Mark Cook Landscaping & Contracting LLC
Mercer County Community College
Newfields
Schaffer Designs
Temple University
W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Science

SILVER MEDAL
Black Girl Florists
Irwin Landscaping and Prairie Wind
Laurel Brook Gardens
Polycarp Flowers
University of Delaware

BRONZE MEDAL
American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
Apiary Studio
Arrange Floral & Event Design
Delaware Valley University
EMY Custom Flowers
The Men’s Garden Club of Philadelphia
Nature’s Gallery
Petite Jardin en Ville
Susan Cohan Gardens
Treeline Designz

–Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Source: morningagclips.com

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Eleanor V. Klemm, of Monroe died on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the age 102. She was born on April 10, 1920 to Clara (Anderson) and Ray Severson. Eleanor attended Browntown and Monroe public schools, and was united in marriage to Wilbur Klemm on December 24, 1938. During the course of their marriage she was a homemaker and supported her husband’s cheese making career at the Mt. Hope, Jordan Prairie, and Decatur Cheese factories. Together they raised a family of six children. She was a founding member of the Jordan Prairie School’s Mothers Club and a member of the Decatur Young Ideas Homemakers Club for over fifty years. She was a longtime member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brodhead and served a term as president of the church women. Eleanor and Wilbur became members of Grace Lutheran Church when they retired to Monroe in 1972. She enjoyed flower gardening, baking, quilting, and other crafts.

She is survived by her children, Karen Nelms of Milwaukee, Diane (Will) Risley of Memphis, TN, Richard (Harv) Klemm of McFarland, and David (Linda) Klemm of Monroe; daughter-in-law, Gloria Klemm of Brodhead. She is further survived by nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Darlyn Campbell and Joyce Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur in 1999; son, Gary in 2004; and daughter, Kris Grossen in 2007. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Cleo Pilz; and brothers, Lorrell and Russell Severson.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM Noon at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor John Tabaka officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service at church. Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.

The family would like to thank the many healthcare givers for their care and support of their Mother.

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Trends in Urology & Men’s Health looked at different techniques that could help men last longer during sex without using erectile-dysfunction medications like Viagra.

The review from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom studied men who suffer from premature ejaculation, which occurs when semen leaves the body sooner than expected during sex.

Premature ejaculation isn’t cause for concern if it doesn’t occur often — about one out of three people say they have experienced it at some time. But someone can be diagnosed with the condition if they always or almost always ejaculate within one to three minutes of penetration, are not able to delay ejaculation all or nearly all the time, or if they feel distressed and frustrated and avoid sexual intimacy due to it, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Premature ejaculation has been associated with some detrimental health conditions, including psychological distress, poor self-esteem, anxiety, decreased libido and poor interpersonal relationships, according to the review.

The review from Anglia Ruskin University looked at men who suffer from premature ejaculation, which occurs when semen leaves the body sooner than wanted during sex.

“Strategies for men to help them last longer in the bedroom could help improve their relationship with their partner and their self-esteem,” said Lee Smith, professor of public health at Anglia Ruskin University and senior author of the review.

Researchers analyzed 54 studies that included 3,485 men, including one involving men between the ages of 18 and 45 — 35 of whom were instructed to run at least 30 minutes a day for five days a week and the rest were told to walk no more than 30 minutes a day for five days a week.

The group of active men went from lasting an average of 39 seconds during sex to more than 30 minutes, compared to the inactive men who lasted just 50 seconds by the end of the study.

Men who want to last longer in bed might want to take up yoga.

Results for the active men were similar to the results of 35 men who were given dapoxetine, a drug used to treat premature ejaculation in adult men, but also comes with side effects such as nausea and dizziness.

Another study the authors reviewed had 26 men take on 12 weeks of yoga and the amount of time they lasted during sex more than tripled — from an average of just under 26 seconds to almost a minute and a half.

Research also suggested that pelvic floor exercises could potentially help men last longer in bed, however, it was difficult for them to assess the effect of these exercises from electric stimulation, which was also used in the same studies.

Premature ejaculation has been associated with some detrimental health conditions.

A study with 31 men showed positive findings for a technique referred to as “pause-squeeze” — where men pause during sex and squeeze the head of their penis to stop themselves from ejaculating before they want to — which allowed men to last for an average of three minutes compared to one minute before the method.

Overall, the authors concluded that physical activity could be a potential therapy to help improve men’s sexual performance.

“This evidence is based on studies involving a small number of men, and we need more research in this area, but approaches like physical activity could help all men,” Smith said. “This is not just for men diagnosed with premature ejaculation.”

“Most men may not have performed as well as they wanted to at some point, and could benefit from lifestyle changes and techniques to help last longer.”

The review also found that a ginseng berry extract could improve performance, but the evidence was weak and further research is needed to confirm the findings.

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A research study is taking a closer look at how intensive farming and irrigation in the Pineland Sands region of north-central Minnesota is affecting natural resources in tribal treaty territories.

The Pineland Sands region covers parts of Becker, Cass, Hubbard and Wadena counties. In the past few decades, the region has seen widespread land use changes, including the clear cutting of forests for potato farms.

The region’s sandy soils cause water to drain quickly, so growing potatoes or other crops requires a lot of irrigation. That’s raised concerns about the impact of over-pumping on the groundwater supply, as well as nitrate contamination from fertilizer.

“There’s concerns about the effect of heavy water use as well as the chemistry that is affected by agricultural operations, and the changing of the landscape from a forest and grassland to do row crops,” said John Nieber, a University of Minnesota professor who is helping lead the study.

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The Pineland Sands also overlaps with 1855 treaty lands, where Ojibwe or Anishinaabe tribes retain hunting, fishing and gathering rights. The region is important culturally and economically, and includes the headwaters of the Mississippi River and numerous lakes and streams.

The U of M is partnering with the Anishinaabe Agricultural Institute and the White Earth Nation on the study.

Researchers are collecting data on stream flows and chemicals in the groundwater and rivers. Then, they’ll use models to analyze impacts of farming practices on resources important to Anishinaabe tribes, including wild rice production and freshwater mussel populations.

The AAI is funding the research through August, Nieber said. The project also has been recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources for $1.7 million to continue the research for three more years.

The findings could be used to help guide policy changes to protect natural resources in the region, Nieber said.

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