Bucks Floral Design Program Wins Again At Philadelphia Flower Show

Community college picks up another medal at the prestigious horticultural expo for its 'Rooted in Art' tribute to Stella Elkins Tyler.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Bucks County Community College's floral design program has once again taken home a prize in only its second year participating in the Philadelphia Flower Show. Students, alumni, and instructors earned a bronze medal for 'Rooted in Art,' reflecting the college's origins of being founded on the Newtown estate of artist and educational philanthropist Stella Elkins Tyler.

Why it matters

The Philadelphia Flower Show is one of the most prestigious horticultural events in the country, and Bucks County Community College's success in earning a medal for its floral design exhibit highlights the strength of its arts and communication programs. The exhibit's tribute to the college's founder, Stella Elkins Tyler, also reinforces the institution's deep roots in the local community.

The details

The exhibit features seven original floral designs, each interpreting the connection between nature, art, and education, alongside six selected student works from the college's School of Arts and Communication. The centerpiece of the exhibit is Tyler's sculpture 'Joan of Arc at Orleans,' which was donated to the college by Carol Tyler and visited by the college President & CEO Dr. Patrick M. Jones.

  • The Philadelphia Flower Show is open through Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Bucks County Community College's floral design program is in its second year participating in the show.

The players

Bucks County Community College

A community college located in Newtown, Pennsylvania that was founded on the estate of artist and educational philanthropist Stella Elkins Tyler.

Stella Elkins Tyler

An artist and educational philanthropist who founded the estate on which Bucks County Community College was established.

Carol Tyler

The daughter of Stella Elkins Tyler who donated her mother's sculpture 'Joan of Arc at Orleans' to Bucks County Community College.

Dr. Patrick M. Jones

The President & CEO of Bucks County Community College.

Amparito Arriaga

A Certified Floral Designer from Exton and a student in Bucks County Community College's floral design program.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Philadelphia Flower Show will continue through Sunday, March 8, 2026, giving visitors a chance to see Bucks County Community College's award-winning 'Rooted in Art' exhibit.

The takeaway

Bucks County Community College's success at the prestigious Philadelphia Flower Show demonstrates the strength of its arts and communication programs, as well as the institution's deep roots in the local community through its connection to the legacy of Stella Elkins Tyler.