A couple of weeks ago, I sowed some seeds where my flatmate calls it "your mini-garden". Yet, I just have onions, chives, parsley, thyme... and strawberries should be about to sproud shortly. I also have a bulletproof plant that never dies, with very beautiful flowers that blossom every now and then.
There are hardly the people who do not associate flowers with joy and relaxation. A study published in 2005 reveals the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behaviour in a positive manner. However, I personally like them planted. Although receiving a beautiful bouquet is always nice, especially from someone you love, seeing how flowers die day after day makes me very sad.
PICTURE: Broad Quay, April 2013.
The University of Bristol will be celebrating the International Fascination of Plants Day next Sunday 19th May 2013 in the Botanic Gardens (BS9 1JB). Plant hunts, plant studies under UV light, treks through Bristol's own desert or rainforest... are some of the activities for the event. Tours will be available throughout the day and no booking is required. Check the programme here.
MORE INFORMATION
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Day: Sunday 19th May 2013
Opening hours: 10am-4.30pm
Location: BS9 1JB
Fee: Adults £3.50; children/friends of the garden/university staff/students FREE
Website: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden/
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