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FLOWERING PLANTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ANEMONE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>It is a well-known flower, cultivated in gardens and parks<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>It is abundant in forests and meadows<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Its name, anemone, means daughter of the wind<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 it comes from the Greek word<\/span> anemos<\/span> (wind<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ancient Greeks believed<\/span> <\/strong>that these plants bloomed only when the wind blew<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are <\/span>more than 60<\/span><\/strong> different species<\/span> <\/strong>of anemone<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plant label:<\/span> C<\/span>ommon name <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Anemone
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type (herb, bush, tree)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nherb\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum height\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nUsually up to 15 cm<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light preferences (shade, sun)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSun\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water requirements (little, a lot)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nA lot, so that the soil doesn\u2019t dry<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soil preferences (type)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nRich in nutrients<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flower colour\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nRed, dark purple, <\/span>light purple<\/span>, pink, or white<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sowed in (month of the year)<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSeptember to November<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cold tolerance (low- high)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nQuite enough<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nQuite enough<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Anemone\u2019s secrets<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

In Eastern cultures anemone is a symbol of illness or bad luck, while in Western cultures it is a symbol of protection from negative thoughts and actions<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The ability of the flower to close at night and open in the morning means the prediction of something that will happen soon (like rain)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Herbalists in the Middle Ages used it as a medicine for headaches<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Today it is rarely used due to its toxic ingredients<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The name of the flower is associated with an ancient myth describing the love of Adonis and Aphrodite that didn\u2019t last long.<\/span> <\/strong>When the wind blows it makes its buds bloom and after another blast its petals scatter far away\u2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

…and the Anemone Label!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and glue that paper label on an ice cream stick!<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Then put the stick in the soil of the Anemone you planted!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>This way you will know which plant it is<\/b><\/span>,<\/span> especially when you sow and grow several plants at the same time\u2026!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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IRIS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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This is a beautiful flower, with many different colors like the rainbow\u2019s. That’s why it is called Iris, (name of the ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow!)<\/p>\n

It is planted in autumn and in the spring time it gives us enchanting colorful flowers that beautify our balcony and our garden!<\/p>\n

Its beauty made of Iris a favorite painting subject of famous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet.<\/p>\n

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  • Iris symbolizes faith, hope, purity, and communication – each color symbolizing something different<\/li>\n
  • It belongs to the same family together with crocus, freesia etc.<\/li>\n
  • It is used as an aromatic and medicinal herb<\/li>\n
  • During the Middle Ages, the iris flower was associated with the French monarchy<\/li>\n
  • The Botanical Department of the Goulandris Natural History Museum has published a species of Iris new to science, which was named Iris hellenica<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Then place the stick into the soil of the iris you planted!<\/strong> This way you will know which plant it is since you are growing multiple plants at the same time\u2026!<\/p>\n

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    \n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>CYCLAMEN<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\"\"<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    “A little rose-flowered bird, tied with a thread,<\/strong><\/span>
    \nwith his curled wings in the sun it flies.”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    This is a poem by a well-known Greek poet, Yannis Ritsos<\/span> <\/strong>about the cyclamen.<\/p>\n

    Cyclamen is the flower that informs us autumn is coming<\/span> <\/strong>and one of the most beautiful wild flowers of Greece. It blooms with the first rains,<\/span><\/strong> creating a spectacular colorful carpet of flowers.<\/p>\n

    Its flower looks like a small butterfly or bird, ready to fly, while its leaves are heart-shaped and come in various shades of green.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Plant label:<\/span> <\/strong>common name Cyclamen<\/span><\/p>\n

    Type (herb, bush, tree):<\/span><\/strong> Herb<\/p>\n

    Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 8-35 cm<\/p>\n

    Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Shade<\/p>\n

    Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>A little, about 2 times a week, when the soil dries<\/p>\n

    Soil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Plump and rich in nutrients<\/p>\n

    Flower colour:<\/span><\/strong> Purple, pink, fuchsia, red or white<\/p>\n

    Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span> <\/strong>September<\/p>\n

    Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span> <\/strong>Medium<\/p>\n

    Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Low, very sensitive in high temperatures<\/p>\n

    CYCLAMINE\u2019S SECRETS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 After the end of flowering time, when its leaves turn yellow, we say cyclamen “sleeps”, i.e. falls into dormancy, to rest.<\/span> <\/strong>It will wake up when we water it again in early September.<\/p>\n

    . It symbolizes fertility, tranquility and honesty.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00b7 Because of its long flowering period, cyclamen has also been associated with the concept of deep and everlasting love and devotion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    . Scientific studies report that cyclamen bulbs contain a substance capable of effectively treating the symptoms of sinusitis<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Click on the photo below, adjust the size, print, cut with scissors the border and stick that paper tag on an ice cream stick!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Then place the stick into the soil of the cyclamen you planted!<\/strong> <\/span>This way you will know which plant it is<\/span> <\/strong>since you are growing multiple plants at the same time\u2026!<\/p>\n

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    FRUITS AND VEGETABLES<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    LETTUCE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Lettuce is used as a synonym for money. We say “is there any lettuce?”, asking whether there is money involved. Also, when we want to describe one who spends money without thinking, we say “he spreads money just like lettuce leaves”.<\/p>\n

    It is the best known green, fresh vegetable – we eat its big leaves.<\/p>\n

    Lettuce is eaten raw, alone or in salads, usually matched very well together with spring onion and dill.<\/p>\n

    In Greece we also eat it cooked in lamb dishes, or in stew during Easter time (called mageritsa).<\/p>\n

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    Lettuce\u2019s secrets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    It is a very well known vegetable since ancient times \u2013 was used in Greece and several other countries.<\/p>\n

    It derives from Asia. There are many varieties today, from the simple, common lettuce – what we call romana – there is a French variety, iceberg, lola, Chinese, and other lettuces, that come in various colors, from dark green to red, transforming our salads to colorful dishes.<\/p>\n

    Lettuce contains a lot of water and small amounts of fiber. Its most important nutrients are vitamin A and potassium. Lettuce is also a source of vitamin C, calcium and iron.<\/p>\n

    \u2026.and lettuce\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the lettuce you planted!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n

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    BROCCOLI<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    It really looks like a tiny tree and is the cauliflower \u201ccousin\u201d!
    \nBroccoli is one of the tastiest and healthiest winter vegetables. It can be eaten
    \nraw or boiled in salads, pickled, in velout\u00e9 vegetable soups, even \u201cau gratin\u201d!<\/p>\n

    Having a rich nutritional value it is beneficial for our health and ideal for those
    \nwho choose a low calorie diet!<\/p>\n

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    Broccoli\u2019s secrets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • The name broccoli is Italian, meaning the flowering top of a cabbage.<\/li>\n
    • It belongs to the same family as cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels
      \nsprouts!<\/li>\n
    • The green \u201ctree shaped\u201d part we eat is not the broccoli\u2019s fruit, but its
      \nflower!<\/li>\n
    • It\u2019s an Italian vegetable, known since the Roman Empire!<\/li>\n
    • One cup of broccoli has as much vitamin C as one orange!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u2026.and broccoli\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the broccoli you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n

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      \n<\/span>
      \nCAULIFLOWER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      One of the most popular vegetables, cauliflower is planted in the summer in order to enjoy it in the winter! We could say that cauliflower is broccoli\u2019s\u2026 \u201ccousin\u201d!<\/p>\n

      It can be eaten in many different ways: raw, combined with other vegetables, boiled as a salad with lemon or vinegar dressing, au gratin, in soups, cooked with tomato sauce or even pickled!<\/p>\n

      Lately, it is becoming increasingly popular as pizza crust, instead of dough!<\/p>\n

      It has high nutritional value and plenty of health benefits! It is also perfect for people who are on a weight loss diet, since it has very few calories!<\/p>\n

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      Cauliflower\u2019s secrets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • We eat the white part of it, which is actually the plant\u2019s flower!<\/li>\n
      • It comes from Eastern Mediterranean countries, and people also referred to it in ancient Greece and Egypt.<\/li>\n
      • It belongs to the same family of broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts!<\/li>\n
      • The less we cook it\u2026the better, as it retains higher nutritional value!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u2026.and cauliflower\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the cauliflower you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/strong>, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n

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        RADISH<\/span>
        \n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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        A radish for the appetite, people say!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Plant label:<\/span><\/strong> common name Radish
        \nType (herb, bush, tree):<\/span> <\/strong>Herb
        \nMaximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 20 cm
        \nLight preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun
        \nWater requirements (little, a lot):<\/span> <\/strong>Medium, about 1-2 times a week
        \nSoil preferences (type):<\/span><\/strong> Plump potting soil
        \nFlower colour:<\/span><\/strong> White or purple
        \nSowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> September- November
        \nCold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Medium
        \nHeat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/span><\/strong> Low<\/p>\n

        RADISH SECRETS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 Radishes have a strong taste and we eat them raw in salads.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 They occur in many varieties,<\/strong> depending on the size, color and time it takes them to ripen.<\/p>\n

        \u00b7 They are known vegetables all over the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 They get ready to eat in 40-50 days from the time they are planted!<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2026.and radish\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and stick this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the radish you planted! <\/strong><\/span>This way, you will know which plant it is<\/span><\/strong>,<\/span> especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/p>\n

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        \n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

        SPRING ONION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        One of the most popular vegetables of our kitchen, spring onion can be used in many different dishes and recipes, <\/span><\/strong>adding flavor to our food!<\/p>\n

        It has a pleasant taste, so it is often eaten raw in salads!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        It is rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins,<\/span> <\/strong>but low in calories, so it is ideal for those who watch their diet!<\/p>\n

        Plant label: common name Spring onion<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Type (herbs, bushes, trees):<\/span> <\/strong>Herbs<\/p>\n

        Maximum height:<\/span><\/strong> 40 \u2013 50 cm<\/p>\n

        Light preferences (shade, sun):<\/span><\/strong> Sun<\/p>\n

        Water requirements (little, a lot):<\/span><\/strong> Some, small quantities every 4 \u2013 5 days<\/p>\n

        Soil preferences (type):<\/span> <\/strong>Soft, with a good drainage<\/p>\n

        Flower color:<\/span> <\/strong>White, white – greenish and purple<\/p>\n

        Sowed in (month of the year):<\/span><\/strong> Year round<\/p>\n

        Cold tolerance (low- high):<\/span><\/strong> Low<\/p>\n

        Heat tolerance (low \u2013 high):<\/strong><\/span> Low, ideally it needs 15\u02da C<\/p>\n


        \nFresh onion\u2019s secrets:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 It belongs<\/span> <\/strong>to the same family as garlic and leek<\/p>\n

        \u00b7 The underground part of the spring onion is called the bulb and it is basically the dry onion that we put very often in our food!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00b7 It is very popular in Asia<\/span><\/strong>, where it is used in almost all recipes!<\/p>\n

        \u2026.and the spring onion\u2019s label!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Click the photo below, adjust its size, print it, use your scissors in order to cut the outline and glue this label on a wooden stick from an ice cream! Then put the stick in the soil next to the spring onion you planted!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        This way, you will know which plant it is, especially when you plant and grow different plants at the same time!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        POTATO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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        Fried, roasted or boiled, potatoes are one of the most favorite foods of everyone, young and old!<\/p>\n

        Plant label: common name Potato<\/p>\n


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        Potato<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s<\/strong> secrets<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n