doc. for print When 11 12 13 April in ischia 1st edition 2008

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WHAT

Meristema is an exhibition dedicated to both professional and quality amateur gardeners, enriched with seminars and hands on experiences. ... what does meristem means?

WHERE
The event will be held on the island of Ischia, at the recently established “ Giardini Ravino “, a botanical garden aimed at delivering the concept of the diversity of species. The garden is embedded in one of the most beautiful environments on the sunny side if the splendid island .

WHO
In the enchanting environment offered by the “ Giardini Ravino”, professionals, amateurs and collectors of rare cacti, from every corner of Europe, will meet for three days in order to display to the public their wonderful botanic treasures and rarities.

FOR WHO
A unique opportunity for those passionate about greenery, who will have the opportunity to enjoy discussions, comparisons and practical demonstrations of pruning and grafting under expert guidance.

COMPETITION : 1 st PRIZE RAVINO
During the three day event, awards will be assigned to the most particular and beautiful plants presented by amateurs and non, by a jury made up of experts in the sector, as well as our guests and visitors.

LETS LEARN SOMETHING
The exhibition will be enriched by in depth seminars, symposia, hands on exercises and didactic courses on biodiversity. The convention will present a research on biodiversity of succulents comprised from “ Orto Botanico delle Succulente di Zurico “ (botanical gardens of succulents) in collaboration with Uni-Botanica, forum Biodiversità Elvetico, as well as Biomaps Working Group, Nees-Institut fur Biodiversitat der Pflanzen of Bonn University.

WHY “ BIODIVERSITY “
The modern vision of the relationship between man and his environment is to recognise “ biodiversity “ as a key element of the functioning of the earths ecosystem. The first offence we can inflict on biodiversity is to destroy it even before we are aware of its existence and its significance. Meristema proposes to contribute to an increase in the perception of the values of biodiversity by man, thus preventing such a risk of offence. continue...

FIRST AID
A novelty that will be represented by the “ Cacti Guru's “. All those in possession cacti and succulents with problems of disease caused by parasites of inadequate cultivation can entrust their specimens for treatment to specialists in the sector.

GOOD THINGS ARE NEVER THE ACHIEVED SINGLE HANDED
The exhibition is organized by the “ Giardini Ravino “ in collaboration with ABC Network Roma, Italia Nostra, AIAS, Cactus & Co., Amacactus, Countdown 2010, European Union, Laboratorio del Cittadino, Paysages Patrimoine, Sans Frontiere, Gesellschaft Osterreichischer Kakteenfreunde.
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