Flower show in Milan

May 14th, 2008

The 13th flower show of the Orticultural Association of Lombardy “Orticola” took place last weekend in Milan in the nice surroundings of Giardini Pubblici. It was obviously nice to look at all the flowers, plants and garden furniture on show, but what I thought was surprising was the effort made to make children feel welcomed! For the three days of the show, children (who enter free until they are 12) could attend all sorts of labs, where activities were designed to put them in touch with nature… and I believe city kids need all the contact they can get.

They could build flowers out of paper strings, or make fresh flower bouquets for Mother’s Day. They made collages with flowers, leaves and pieces of woods. They could take an active role in an orchestra that recreated the sounds of the woods by using all sorts of instruments. And they were able to watch a man making wicker baskets in front of them.
It was the perfect family outing, and I truly believe “Orticola” will become a regular event in our family spring calendar!

-Michela

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