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Free exhibition at Kowloon Park to introduce fragrant plants (with photos)
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     To arouse public interest in horticulture and to enhance awareness of greening, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will hold a horticulture education exhibition entitled "Fragrant Plants" and related activities this weekend (November 4 and 5) at the Arcade of Kowloon Park. Admission is free.

     Fragrant plants are generally plants that give off an aroma. The aromatic substances can be found not only in flowers, but also in other parts such as leaves, seeds, fruits and bark.

     Different species of fragrant flowering plants vary in the manner in which scent is emitted. In some species, scent emission is a gradual process that evolves as blooms develop. The floral scent is strongest during the initial period of flowering but will soon dissipate. Examples include jasmine, plum blossom and rose. Some other species, such as white chempaka and pearl orchid, have a floral scent even before they go into full bloom, and the enduring aroma does not run out until the flowers become wilted.

     Many herbs and small shrubs have sweet-smelling foliage. Common examples are thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and mint. Some plants have scented bark, seeds, rhizomes, stigmas and fruits. Many of them are used as spice in Chinese and Western cooking. Common aromatic plant parts include the fruit of black pepper, the inner bark of Chinese cinnamon, the seed of nutmeg, the styles of saffron and the rhizome of ginger.

     Descriptive display panels will enable members of the public to learn more about fragrant plants and their uses. Game stalls will be set up and visitors can also enjoy the fun of pot planting under the guidance of horticulture instructors.

     Two talks in Cantonese will be held at the Secondary Hall of Kowloon Park Sports Centre. Admission tickets are required and are now being distributed for free at the Green Education and Resource Centre in Kowloon Park.

     The programme schedule for November 4 and 5 is as follows:

Kowloon Park Arcade:
Exhibition: 10am to 4pm
Game Stalls: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Planting for Fun: 10.30am to noon and 1pm to 3.30pm
 
Secondary Hall of Kowloon Park Sports Centre:
Talk on "Introduction to fragrant plants":
November 4, 10am to 11.30am
Talk on "Introduction to herbs and their uses":
November 5, 10am to 11.30am

Green Education and Resource Centre:
Guided tours are available at 10.15am, 11.15am, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm.

     The panels will also be displayed at the following venues during opening hours:

November 6 to 12:
Kowloon Park (foyer of the Swimming Pool spectator stand)
November 13 to 19:
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Fountain Terrace Garden)
November 20 to 26:
Lai Chi Kok Park (Lingnan Garden)
November 27 to December 3:
North District Park (covered walkway)
December 4 to 10:
Tuen Mun Park (Reptile House)
December 11 to 17:
Hong Kong Park (entrance to the Conservatory)

     For enquiries, please call 2723 6042 or 2723 6767.
 
Ends/Monday, October 30, 2017
Issued at HKT 15:55
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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will hold a horticulture education exhibition entitled "Fragrant Plants" and related activities this weekend (November 4 and 5) at the Arcade of Kowloon Park. Admission is free. All are welcome. Different species of fragrant flowering plants vary in the manner in which scent is emitted. In some species such as rose, scent emission is a gradual process that evolves as blooms develop. The floral scent is strongest during the initial period of flowering but will soon dissipate.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will hold a horticulture education exhibition entitled "Fragrant Plants" and related activities this weekend (November 4 and 5) at the Arcade of Kowloon Park. Admission is free. All are welcome. Different species of fragrant flowering plants vary in the manner in which scent is emitted. Some species, such as white chempaka, have a floral scent even before they go into full bloom, and the enduring aroma does not run out until the flowers become wilted.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will hold a horticulture education exhibition entitled "Fragrant Plants" and related activities this weekend (November 4 and 5) at the Arcade of Kowloon Park. Admission is free. All are welcome. Descriptive display panels will enable visitors to learn more about fragrant plants and their uses. Photo shows lavender, one of the common species of fragrant plants.