During my next visit to the Czech Republic and leisurely wandering through the flower shops in the small towns of Moravia, the thought suddenly occurred to me that something was wrong in our flower trade. Here, in a small shop, the hostess lovingly disassembles the floral material, periodically displaying a bunch or wreath collected in anticipation of the buyer, which is popular in autumn and before Christmas
The work of Elena ChizhikovaJune 10 Training center "Floreal" held its first competition of florists-designers among alumni and students "Floreal-2010". 9 florists, graduates of the last two years, took part in the struggle for the Grand Prix of the competition - training in France at the Multiethnies Center for Training and Education of Florists under the guidance of Muriel Le Cul (course "Wedding Floristics")
The beginning of the year, thanks to the abundance of holidays beloved in our country, is always the most stressful time for Russian florists to work. In February this year, another important event took place in the life of Russian floristry - the 10th anniversary of the creation of the National Guild of Russian Florists
A doll is a favorite toy not only for children, but also for many adults, for whom it becomes an object of artistic creation or collecting. The craftsmen who create the dolls claim that these man-made creatures have a soul. The dolls shown at the Flowers-2010 exhibition by the participants of the floristic show of the EF-Design school definitely had it
On November 2, 2011, 7 Flowers organized a New Year's master class by Jonia Seppanen (Finland), President of the Finnish Florist Association, eight-time champion of his country, multiple winner of various European floristry competitions, who took 8th place at the last World Championship in Shanghai
Thames barrier parkThames Barrier Park is an unusual London park, which is located far from the city center, it will take about 40 minutes to get to it by underground. The Pontoon Dock station, where it is located, is part of the light metro, located not underground, but on the surface
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are a fairy tale or a story that you so want to repeat. It was this wonder of the world that inspired the creation of phytowalls, which are so popular today and adorn the European and now domestic interior.Hanging gardens from the Ancient East to the urban modern West have long been penetrated
Loseley Park (UK)The use of climbing, climbing and leaning plants for vertical gardening purposes can rightfully be considered a very ancient way of decorating a space with plants. Indeed, judging by the preserved frescoes and other images, the history of this gardening technique goes back millennia
Normal 0 false false false false RU X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4Everyone who is in the slightest degree interested in gardening art is probably familiar with this palace and park ensemble in Potsdam. Translated from French, its name means "no worries
Entrance to the park Gardens of the World In addition to parks - the heritage of past centuries, Berlin has a wonderful place. This park is not a tourist Mecca, it is mostly visited by locals, especially considering that this is a non-prestigious outskirts with panel remnants of the GDR, which is located very far from the historical center
Imagine that your garden is a stage, where the house is its main pillar,and the garden decorations come out from behind the curtains.John BrooksDenmans English Garden is located in West Sussex, near the village of Fontwell. It bears the name of its first owner, Mr
Parc Buttes-ChaumontTired of the narrow streets of Paris, you should take the 7 metro line to Buttes Chaumont or Batzaris to find yourself at the entrance to the Buttes-Chaumont city park, which is 25 hectares of greenery, peace and tranquility in the middle of a big city
There is a wonderful corner in the Czech Republic - South Moravia. As a rule, Russian tourists are shown the castles of Bohemia and those that are not far from Prague. Meanwhile, this corner is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.ValticeValticeB XVII-XX centuries
The amazing state of Monaco delights everyone with its extraordinary beauty. My story is about a small corner in a very small, but so unique Principality of Monaco - about a unique park with the appropriate name "Exotic" (Jardin Exotigue).Located on the side of a cliff, with an unforgettable view of Monaco and the Italian and French Rivieras, this plant paradise brings together over a thousand species of succulents and unusual tropical plants
The main entrance to the Cottage Palace When you visit castles, country estates or city residences of rulers or simply famous people, for some reason you perceive them only as museums that must be visited, but not as human housing in which people lived, worked, loved, raised children, suffered, rejoiced … Maybe because the spirit of the house has disappeared over the decades and even centuries of absence of the owners, or the numerous destruction and subsequent restorations hav
Arab symbolism has existed since the very inception of Arab art. The center of this symbol means that God is great. It is often used in Arabic architecture, along with the suras from the Koran. Their spelling has not changed over the centuries, and they still express the thoughts of the Arab people
ECOstyle is a leading European manufacturer of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, lawns, crop protection products and other products for professionals and hobby gardeners.Ecostyle's preparations are flawless from an environmental point of view and have high efficiency, which has become possible due to the use of modern achievements in soil microbiology
This day was dedicated to the Age of Enlightenment, and only to it! I really wanted our colleagues to be imbued with the poetry and architecture of a "clean" green landscape. At the beginning of the 18th century, Desalier d "Argenville, theorist of the French regular park, called a correct garden devoid of economic functions a" garden of purity ", in which they seek" first of all correctness, order, and what should be pleasing to the eye, such as parterres, bosquets, bulingrins
Hampton Court. Palace and Yew Alleys The fifth day of our English journey began and ended with adventures in the train. Arriving at Victoria Station, we were a little confused by its size, the complexity of the timetable and the rules for surcharging a city ticket
Christmas is a great religious holiday, a characteristic feature of which is that it is widely celebrated almost all over the planet, and not only by Christians, but even by non-believers. Different countries celebrate Christmas in their own way, because each nation has its own, rooted in antiquity, Christmas traditions
Apple Tree in Memory of TikhomirovIt is worth thinking about preparing cuttings for spring grafting in advance. Usually, they start harvesting when the leaf fall of fruit trees ends and stable cold weather sets in with frost.The fact is that by this time the ripening of the branches ends in fruit crops, and when the cold comes, they even undergo natural hardening
Rosehip Large-fruited VNIVIRosehip is a unique crop, it is characterized by high winter hardiness, resistance to excess moisture and droughts, to many diseases and pests. Rosehip fruits are a whole storehouse of vitamins, in addition to biologically active substances, they contain sugars and acids, tannins and anthocyanins, pectin and, of course, a huge amount of ascorbic acid
Progress does not stand still, and this also applies to selection. Quite recently, currants were small, low-yielding, often sick, and although they were planted by private traders in every garden plot, they often scolded: “What kind of new varieties are these, worse than the previous ones ?!”
Description of medicinal plants with photo and name on the information portal GreenInfo
Starting from May, the first flowering plants can already be seen on the site, and from June almost everything begins to bloom. Some ornamental plants replace others, and such as calendula or nasturtium, delight until late autumn. It is now very popular to use flowers from both home and wild plants in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes - from salad to dessert
Works in MarchMarch is the first month of spring. It is not too late to check the availability and serviceability of the garden equipment, if necessary, to repair the greenhouses. Purchase a film, covering material, mineral fertilizers and pesticides to protect plants from pests and diseases
To whom Chistye Prudy, and to me - pure, like a child's tear, transparent to the bottom of the Toguzak river. It flowed right outside the village of Komsomolets (now Karabalyk), where we (dad, mom, two older sisters and I) lived our last Kazakhstani year
To quickly and dosed feed garden plants, it is convenient to use mineral fertilizers. The elements of mineral nutrition of plants include primarily macro- (N, P, S, K, Ca, Mg) and microelements (Fe, B, Cu, Zn, Mn, etc.). The introduction of dry mineral fertilizers in the aisles is far from the best way to fertilize
There are two systems of plant nutrition that are interrelated and inseparable. It is nutrition through leaves and roots, and one cannot replace the other. The leaves produce carbohydrates from air, sun and water and send them to the root system
Many people prefer to present potted chrysanthemums as a gift instead of a bouquet, because chrysanthemums with roots live longer than cut in water. It is in particular demand in the autumn period, when garden chrysanthemums have not yet faded in the open field
Watering is one of the most important factors affecting the growth and health of our green pets. After all, it is with watering that the plants receive the water necessary for their life, which carries them nutrients. Water takes part in photosynthesis and in all other metabolic processes of the plant
Benary is a well-known German seed company in Russia. Benary presents an innovative range of annuals and biennials for flower beds, balconies and perennials with a high level of seed and plant quality that meets today's market needs.We offer innovation not only with new varieties, but also with new quality seed technology, which guarantees an increase in seedling yield
It is well known that nothing grows by itself. Cultural plants need care, one of the most important activities of which is their moisture supply. Adequate water is one of the basic requirements of all plants, and this is especially important in the summer
Variegated, or variegated (Variegata), are called plants, the leaves of which are covered with spots, stripes and specks of various sizes and shapes. Such varieties are found in all natural plant forms - grasses, shrubs, trees, lianas. Variegation may be of natural origin, but most often selection is involved in it, one way or another
In the vegetable garden, including the pharmaceutical one, it is time to divide perennials. It's time to do this in early autumn, in September (or in late April - early May). Which term to prefer? Be guided, first of all, by the biological characteristics of the culture and the availability of free time
Description of medicinal plants with photo and name on the information portal GreenInfo
Long gone are the days when planting material of plants could only be begged from a neighbor in the country, who also got them in a roundabout way. The shelves of modern garden centers and supermarkets are literally littered with a variety of plants and bulbs with beautiful labels
Photo 1Different vegetable crops require different living conditions. And according to the rules, it is not recommended to grow them in the same greenhouse. Some gardeners install two or more greenhouses or one long one and, having partitioned it in half, thus create optimal conditions for keeping crops
Growing tomatoes on your site, you always want to get a high yield of high quality fruits. In practice, it does not always work out as we would like, especially for inexperienced gardeners. It seems that the care for all tomatoes is the same, but the plants behave differently
Before considering specific recommendations, it is useful to become familiar with the general and specific causes of problems.Disease is always the result of any disturbances in the way of life necessary for a given plant, i.e. stressful situations