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Fact about Gardening and Flowers
Kendra1949 says:
20 Months Ago
Elaborate ornamental gardens existed since ancient Egypt, when wealthy people used them for shade. Egyptians associated trees and gardens with gods as they believed that their deities were pleased by gardens. Commonly, the gardens in ancient Egypt were surrounded by walls with trees planted in rows. Among the most popular species that used to be planted were date palms, sycamores, fig trees, nut trees, and willows. These gardens were a sign of higher socioeconomic status. In addition, wealthy ancient Egyptians grew vineyards, as wine was a sign of the higher social classes. Roses, poppies, daisies and irises could all also be found in the gardens of the Egyptians.The ancient Roman gardens are known by their statues and sculptures, never missing from the lives of Romans. These gardens were laid out with hedges and vines and they contained a wide variety of flowers, including acanthus, cornflowers and crocus, cyclamen, hyacinth, iris and ivy, lavender, lilies, myrtle, narcissus, poppy, rosemary and violet. The beds of flowers were popular in the courtyards of the rich Romans.
Egyptian tomb paintings from around 1500 BC provide some of the earliest physical evidence of ornamental horticulture and landscape design; they depict lotus ponds surrounded by symmetrical rows of acacias and palms. Ornamental gardens were known in ancient times, a famous example being the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, while ancient Rome had dozens of gardens. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Flowers had a history since mother nature offer us a lot to look after and keep it to last and Rejuvenate .
fay511 says:
20 Months Ago
Wow you certainly know your stuff when it comes to flowers and their history!! I have watched a lot of historical movies but they never really go into that aspect of the gardens even though I've always thought they were gorgeous whether Roman or Egyptian. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us and I will definitely be reading your other stuff!! Thumbs up!!
Kendra1949 says:
20 Months Ago
Thank you Kyra Hazelton You must be a member of this group to post replies.
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