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| Flowers at a local park, Givatay'im, Israel (c) Ami Vider, 2010 |
One benefit of a strong economy and a vibrant urban life is the trees and flowers in public parks. Until you come and see, it may seem strange when Israelis boast a life inside a green bubble. This country is literally being gardened to life, a green life at that. In most urban areas, not just the big cities, there are well tended parks. In many streets there are also small gardens planted in traffic islands. The older streets are covered by well established trees. In Tel Aviv and the older cities (Petach Tikva) there are some treed going back 50 years or more. In many windows and porches you will see green thumb hobbyists showing their prowess in small pots all the way to small trees poking their branches from roof top gardens. For a country with an arid climate and no natural water flowing at a steady pace, this is a wonder. One of the wonders you will not hear about in the mainstream media news channels. Enjoy the pictures, come visit for some real life experience.
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| Shaded walk / bike path near Ichilov hospital / (c) Ami Vider 2010 |
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| Young palms along the sea shore, near London mini store restaurant | (c) Ami Vider 2010 |
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| Blue flowers blooming in the summer, cold weather trees sometimes confuse spring and summer here |
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