PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Even with a few downpours from Mother Nature watering the plants after days of scorching heat and humidity, the Philadelphia Flower Show is still quite the feat.
With more than 15 acres of living canvas to keep up with, the watering needs of the flower show can be a daunting task, especially when you're dealing with a heatwave and muggy June weather.
But Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Chief of Shows Sam Lemhaney said they've come prepared for the first-ever outdoor show in their 193-year-history.
"I have a crew that comes in when the park closes," Lemhaney said. "We have our big giant water tanks and trucks that actually drive into the site.
He said their work to keep the plants from wilting does not stop there. He added that although the plants love the sun, they're working overtime to keep them hydrated.
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"We have water cubes, which are about 50 gallons worth of water at locations throughout the site, so we can actually spot water throughout the day if we need to," Lemhaney said.
Lemhaney said to not worry about downpours that may force show organizers to stop the event from time to time, as it did Tuesday.
"With the rain, plants are fine," he said.
"That does help us from a watering standpoint if it does rain a little bit, so that is not a problem."
The Philadelphia Flower Show runs through June 13.