Floral Design Program students, alumni, and instructors
For the first time in the program’s history, an exhibition crafted by floral design students at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) will be featured in this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, marking a significant milestone for the program and its students. The exhibition, titled "Florists of the Future," will take visitors on a journey to the year 3025, where flowers and design transcend tradition and push the boundaries of what is possible.
The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show theme, "Gardens of Tomorrow," invites exhibitors to explore the future of gardening, design, and sustainability. In alignment with this forward-thinking theme, BCCC’s "Florists of the Future" exhibit will showcase the innovative ideas and groundbreaking concepts of the next generation of floral designers. Approximately 40 students and alumni from BCCC’s Floral Design Program as well as the program’s four instructors have collaborated to create avant-garde floral compositions that reimagine the future of floristry.
The students explored ideas such as breeding floral materials for futuristic aesthetics, developing revolutionary mechanics to enhance designs, and integrating sustainability into every aspect of floristry. Their work also delves into how flowers might be grown, transported, and transformed into striking, imaginative structures, bringing the “Gardens of Tomorrow” theme to life through floral artistry.
“The students have poured their creativity and expertise into this project, and it’s truly a reflection of their visionary ideas about how floristry will evolve in the future,” said Renee Tucci, floral design instructor at Bucks County Community College and president-elect of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). “While this has been a team effort, I want to especially acknowledge the design guidance and leadership provided by my fellow instructors, including Ron Mulray, whose expertise has been instrumental in shaping the students' work. We’re incredibly excited to be a part of such an iconic event and to share our work with flower lovers and industry professionals from across the region.”
Floral Design Program students, alumni, and instructors from Bucks County Community College working on the College’s first-ever exhibit in the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show at Philadelphia Convention Center on Thursday, February 27.
The Philadelphia Flower Show is known for showcasing the next generation of floral artists, and BCCC’s participation in this year’s show is a testament to the talent and ambition of the students who are being trained to become leaders in the floral industry.
The Philadelphia Flower Show, the oldest and largest indoor flower show in the world, will take place from Saturday, March 1 to Sunday, March 9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. BCCC’s "Florists of the Future" exhibit is not to be missed, offering a glimpse into the bold and imaginative future of floristry, and how floral design can be an integral part of tomorrow’s gardens and consumer experiences.
Additionally, several students and instructors from the program will be featured on the 6ABC show FYI Philly on Saturday, March 1, as part of their Philadelphia Flower Show segment. This special feature will give viewers an inside look at the creative process behind the production and installation of the "Florists of the Future" exhibit.
The BCCC Floral Design Program, which offers both certificate and degree options, is known for providing students with hands-on experience and a solid foundation in the art of floristry. As an Educational Partner with the AIFD, BCCC’s program equips students with the skills necessary to pursue careers in event design, floral retail, and more. Students have the opportunity to become a Certified Floral Designer (CFD) by completing the comprehensive curriculum.
For more information about the Floral Design Program at Bucks County Community College, visit bucks.edu/floraldesign.
