Flowers & Flourishes "Good morning, Audra!" called ZoZo. "Good morning to you too!" responded Audra, shaking paws with her friend. "So—which of our senses are in for a battering today?" They both looked round. As one, they said: "Smell!" "Right," said ZoZo, "immersion one. Look at these orchids! It says 'Phalaenopsis orchids (pronounced fal-a-nop-sis) are available in a variety of colours and are commonly known as Moth orchids, as their appearance is said to be similar to that of a flying moth. The name comes indeed from Greek phalaina meaning a moth and opsis meaning resemblance.' "
While getting pampered, you met Audra.
ZoZo shook paws with Audra the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Audra and you found 5 "Little Flower Squirt" size 4.
"This immersion shows how Summer Garden pot pourri is made!" said ZoZo excitedly. "Let's dive in!" responded Fiddlesticks. Ingredients 1 tablespoon each of ground cinnamon, coarsely ground cloves and orris root powder 5 drops each of rose geranium oil and bergamot oil 3 cups dried rose petals 2 cups lavender flowers 1 cup each of lemon balm leaves and scented geranium leaves. Combine the dried spices and orris root powder. Add the oils, stir to blend well. Combine the flowers and leaves in a large bowl. Add the spice blend. Mix to ensure even distribution of the spices. Place the potpourri in a large, lidded jar or bowl and place in the dark to cure for six around weeks, stirring or shaking daily.
While getting pampered, you met Fiddlesticks.
ZoZo shook paws with Fiddlesticks the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
"There are stunning views of this in the immersion, ZoZo!" remarked Lady Aelfgifu. "Ah! Chinese lanterns, we used to call those!" responded ZoZo. "Yes, but Its botanical name is Alkekengi officinarum. It's a popular ornamental plant belonging to the nightshade family and is native to Asia and southern Europe. . It has been used in traditional medicine for over two thousand years. For example, it has antibacterial properties. The flowers play a role in Japanese festivals to honour the spirits of one's ancestors." "Wow. Do you remember that sometimes you'd see them with a sort of lacy skeleton over them?"
While getting pampered, you met Lady Aelfgifu.
ZoZo shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Edina Pop and ZoZo discussed their immersive dive into the world of hyacinths! "I loved that bit about Greek mythology giving us a tragic love story with Apollo and Hyakinthos, where our 'floral protagonist emerges as a symbol of a love so strong it transcends death'," stated Edina Pop. "Yes! And then its 'rich tapestry of symbolism woven through history. Each color has its own tale, for instance, purple hyacinths, draped in the robes of royalty, whisper of sorrow yet also forgiveness,' " confirmed ZoZo. "Profound stuff!"
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ZoZo shook paws with Edina Pop the Stormy Sky Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
"Mmm!" said ZoZo. "Just try this experience, Emily!" "Jasminum officinale?" responded Emily. "The common name is jasmine, and it's one of the first plants that comes to mind when one thinks of sweet fragrance. A single jasmine vine can perfume an entire room or garden.' Actually, there was a pet in our class at school called Jasmine. Right, I'm going in!" Emily donned the headset and became immersed.
While getting pampered, you met Emily.
ZoZo shook paws with Emily the Party Fowl. They both received one silver mole!
"What are the highlights of this appetiser, Leonardo?" queried ZoZo, as she sat blinking contentedly after her experience. "It started by explaining that today's medicinal use of lavender solidified in the late 19th century. The essential oil of lavender is a master of relaxation. It has a stress-relieving, anxiolytic effect, reduces thoughts and helps when you can't fall asleep in the evening. In aromatherapy and homeopathy, lavender is used to treat stress, migraines and to improve mood. The precious lavender oil is extracted from the flowering panicles and stems of the plants by steam distillation. Next to St. John's wort, lavender is one of the best plants against stress and anxiety." ZoZo donned a headset. "I'll give it a go!"
While getting pampered, you met Leonardo.
ZoZo shook paws with Leonardo the Introvurtle. They both received one silver mole!
"What are essential oils, Choose a name?" queried ZoZo. "They are oils made from natural products, such as flower petals. They are used in massage or for inhalation, and have a wide variety of benefits," responded Choose a name. "I hope there's some in the gift shop afterwards!" remarked ZoZo. "It's my Mum's birthday coming up!"
While getting pampered, you met Choose a name.
ZoZo shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
"Ah! This reminds me of our group visit to Turkey two years ago, nicki!" remarked ZoZo, "And the amazing spice and flower bazaars in Istanbul. nicki agreed, and the pair were soon lost in an immersive experience of sight, sound and scent.
While getting pampered, you met nicki.
ZoZo shook paws with nicki the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
"I will never look at the common or garden rose in the same way now!" declared ZoZo. "We have learnt a lot in that dive. I didn't know roses had so many uses as a medicinal plant and that both its petals and its fruit (hips) are a mainstay in any self-respecting home apothecary," responded Henry. "It seems the herbal actions of the rose are pretty impressive. I mean, apart from being nutrient-rich, astringent, diuretic and anti-inflammatory, it's also good for uplifting the spirits, for grief, an upset tum, sore throats and colds." "I liked that bit about rose hips being a good source of vitamin C and that during the Second World War, rosehip syrup was given to children as imported fruit was harder to come by. In 1941, 200 tons of rose hips were collected and processed into a National Rose Hip Syrup which was available at chemists for families to purchase as a supplement." Henry pondered. "I'll see if they have any rose essential oil in the gift shop on the way out."
While getting pampered, you met Henry.
ZoZo shook paws with Henry the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Also known as Hortensia. The root and rhizome (underground stem) are used to make medicine. The Hydrangea (Hydrangeaceae) family has more than 70 members. Of these, three species — Hydrangea arborescens, Hydrangea macrophylla, and Hydrangea paniculata — are known for their healing properties and have therefore been used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies. The Hydrangea arborescens is the most well-known species in North America.
While getting pampered, you met Supahfly.
ZoZo shook paws with Supahfly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
"Ooh, right, this one's about Nelumbo nucifera ior the Indian lotus, sacred lotus or simply water lily," said ZoZo. "What else? It says 'The symbolism of this flower is different across cultures and can represent purity, beauty, majesty, grace, fertility, wealth, knowledge, serenity, devotion, rebirth and divinity." "Wow!" said sammy. "It sounds intriguing!"
While getting pampered, you met sammy.
ZoZo shook paws with sammy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
"Now we're going to experience (Convallaria majalis), or Lily-of-the-valley, May bells, Our Lady’s tears or Mary’s tears," remarked ZoZo. "My Granny loved that! It was her favourite flower," reminisced Panpan. "It says it flowers from May to June. Oh, listen to this, Panpan—it says Lily-of-the-valley is a sweet and understated perennial which thrives on woodland floors. Isn't that lovely? 'It is charming with a beautiful scent, but beware its seeds, which are bright red berries and highly poisonous!' " "I guess the bright red colour is Mother Nature's way of warning us off!"
While getting pampered, you met Panpan.
ZoZo shook paws with Panpan the Tapir. They both received one silver mole!
“You know what, ZoZo?” said Foofy. “Seeing all these amazing images makes me want to take up videography myself!” “Sounds like a great idea!" replied ZoZo. "There’s an evening class you can join when we get back!"
While getting pampered, you met Foofy.
ZoZo shook paws with Foofy the Love Bug. They both received one silver mole!
"My Granny used to call these 'heartsease'," remarked ZoZo. "Wow!" responded Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). "That's right! Viola, wild pansy and heartsease are all names for it. The amazing thing is, it is used in herbal medicine as a treatment for asthma, bronchitis and skin complaints. Heartsease is an old-fashioned way of saying 'peace of mind'. They certainly knew their stuff in the olden days!"
While getting pampered, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
ZoZo shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) gave you 1 "Soul's Reflection (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
“Oh hello, ZoZo!” cried Wheezer. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Romantic Lucerne back in January this year? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” ”It certainly is!” declared ZoZo.
While getting pampered, you met Wheezer.
ZoZo shook paws with Wheezer the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
“If there's time at the end when we get back tonight, I might do some initial sketches for a still life, using whatever's in the fruit bowl," Sushi said, offering ZoZo a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Sushi!" said ZoZo.
While getting pampered, you met Sushi.
ZoZo shook paws with Sushi the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
“Did you see those 2024 calendars in the giftshop?” asked ZoZo. "Each month features one of the exhibits we've seen on our tour! I'm going to buy one to hang up behind my model Fiat 500 from Turin and my ceramic Welsh clog from our British Isles tour." "Sounds a great idea!" agreed Choose a name. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
While getting pampered, you met Choose a name.
ZoZo shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
"We've already experienced lavender in previous immersions, but it'll be good to dive in again!" remarked ZoZo. "Yes, I agree," concurred get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20. Okay, so it says '(lavandula angustifolia) is a species of flowering plant. It grows up to 3 ft tall and has pointy silvery-grey leaves and small lavender blue flowers, which contain 1%--3% essential oils. Lavender is mainly used as an ornamental plant in the garden or for the production of fragrances, and real lavender is also used as a medicinal plant. It grows mainly in the western Mediterranean. Meanwhile, commercial cultivation for oil production has spread to other areas, such as Eastern Europe. Lavender and its disinfecting and healing powers were already known in ancient times. For the ancient Egyptians, lavender was used for perfumes and for religious ceremonies. The ancient Romans and Greeks liked to use lavender as a bath additive or to clean clothes. The genus name 'lavender' comes from the Latin lavare, which means 'to wash'. But where did lavender actually come from? It is believed that the plant has its origins in Persia, modern-day Iran. From there, it spread throughout the Mediterranean.' Okay, headsets on, ZoZo!"
While getting pampered, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
ZoZo shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 gave you 1 "Cool Crisp After Shave"
Latin name hyacinthus orientalis “It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, ZoZo!” said Lady Aelfgifu, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin? I mean, me, a Lady Aelfgifu1 and you, a Grey Playful Kitten?" "I don't know," said ZoZo. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
While getting pampered, you met Lady Aelfgifu.
ZoZo shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Lady Aelfgifu gave you 1 "Red Solitaire Crystal" size 8
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Silky, after he and ZoZo had spent some time in the virtual reality chamber. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired ZoZo. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
While getting pampered, you met Silky.
ZoZo shook paws with Silky the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of these exhibits," Flapke said, offering ZoZo a toffee from his bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Flapke!" said ZoZo. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting exhibits!"
While getting pampered, you met Flapke.
ZoZo shook paws with Flapke the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
"I'm going to buy that ornate ink-well and fountain pen for my Granny, Azure Beauty," said ZoZo. "That sounds like a great idea, ZoZo—she’ll love them!" replied Azure Beauty. "I'm really liking this gift shop!"
ZoZo has enjoyed the world of flowers, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While getting pampered, you met Azure Beauty.
ZoZo shook paws with Azure Beauty the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Azure Beauty gave you 1 "Purple Rose Potpourri" size 10
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