Thursday, June 28, 2007

Cherry Blossom Season in Japanese Culture

Cherry blossom trees are popular around the world. They seem to be most significant in Japan where they symbolise a kind of lifestyle and amount to a religious event, with popular celebrations and hope for the future.

The cherry blossom season in Japan is covered by a festival where crowds gather at parks all around the country to celebrate the event.

It is at the centre of the celebration of culture and religion in Japan, a period of renewal, during the cherry blossom season.

The Japanese have a respect for beauty and nature that is reflected in their culture and everyday life. Nothing is more significant to them than the Sakura, which is the name they give to their cherry blossom trees.

The flowers symbolize the brief cycle of life and renewal. The tree is a frequent motif on clothes and household goods.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Fruit Trees To Pick Your Own Fresh Fruit

Fruit trees are quite popular to have in your backyard, especially the miniature fruit trees that don’t take too much room.

You can place your miniature fruit trees, next to a small herb and vegetable garden and you will have your supply of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs for your meals and salads.

When you buy your fruits and vegetables from the fruit market, you don’t know how long they have been in storage, refrigerated, what chemicals have been added to the fruit to make them grow faster.

If you grow your own fresh fruit and vegetables, you can pick your fresh fruit and vegetables whenever you need them. If you don’t use any chemicals, then your fruit and vegetables are chemical free.

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