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Rome, wife and Finnish nature: what inspired the authors of musical masterpieces about flowers?
Any of us will name a couple of musical works, in the name of which certain flowers appear. What inspired the authors of these masterpieces and are all these compositions dedicated to the picturesque beauty of flowers?
Nature and music are inseparable manifestations of the beautiful
From bell to aquilegia
One of the most amazing classical works is the cycle of piano pieces by the composer Jan Sibelius “Flowers”. It is known that the Finnish musician admired nature. Interestingly, the floral works of Sibelius are not without mysticism: for the composer, it mattered that some of the flowers that inspired him were considered sacred in his homeland – in Finland. Continue reading
Live gift: instructions for use
So, they gave you a flower in a pot. Such a romantic present is undoubtedly pleasant, because the one who presented it to you is clearly not opposed to you often recalling it. But what if your knowledge of floriculture is limited to understanding the need for regular watering of a houseplant?
Flowers in a pot – a worthy alternative to a bouquet
“Feel the soil” and provide peace
The main rule for dealing with a newly arrived green guest is to provide him with as much peace as possible. Do not rush to put a flower by the window: hold it in the back of the room for a week or two, so that it adapts to new conditions. After that, do not place it immediately under bright sunlight and just in case, move it a little away from other plants, if any, for the first couple of weeks on the windowsill: let the rookie get used to the neighbors first at a distance. Continue reading
The most beautiful flower valleys of the world
The multi-colored sea of flowers swaying in the wind, high mountains, bright sun – the flower valleys are truly impressive. Huge placers of fragrant plants are found in almost every country: Ukraine, Bulgaria, India, France, Holland. Many tourists want to admire such beauty and feel like in a fairy tale. In this article, we will look at the most beautiful and stunning imagination flower valleys.
The unique color palette, heady floral aroma – attributes of any flower valley
Bulgaria. Valley of roses
In the foothills near the Bulgarian city of Kazanlak, starting from the XVIII century, a fragrant damask rose is grown. The rose brought from Syria subsequently became a symbol of Bulgaria. Thanks to its chic aroma, the flower is used as a raw material for essential oil, which is considered the best in the world. Roses bloom here from May to July, and in the middle of May, a festival dedicated to the rose is held. It begins with a ritual gathering of petals, and ends with the choice of a new Queen of the Rose. Continue reading
