Rare 36-yr Agave Bloom at Muttart Conservatory 2013 Edmonton - YEGventures

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Transcript for the blind: Title: Yegventures episode on Muttart Conservatory. The Muttart Conservatory was opened in Edmonton in 1976 and was designed by local architect Peter Hemingway. The facility contains three reenhouses, and four feature pyramids: Arid; Tropical; Temperate; and Show. Arid Pyramid - The Arid Biome features plant species from desert regions of the world which receive less than 25 cm of annual precipitation. In Spring 2013, the Arid pyramid featured a once-in-a-lifetime bloom of an Agave Americana plant that was planted in 1977. The bloom reached the top of the pyramid with a height of 9 metres before having to be trimmed from overlight scorching. Temperate Pyramid - The Temperate Biome features plants from the majority of the areas in the Northern Hemisphere which experience seasonal variations. Some species in this biome include Japanese maple, gingko, oak, a cranberry shrub, and an anchor redwood tree. Various species of animals have lived in the Muttart Conservatory past and present, including carp, kiwi birds, and a sloth. Tropical Pyramid - The Tropical Biome represents plants from the most species-diverse regions of the world where temperatures remain 25¢XC all year. This pyramid is home to pineapples, palm, fern, passion-fruit, and a variety of orchid species. Feature Pyramid - The Show, or Feature, Pyramid changes themes every few weeks. March 2013 featured the show "Up, Up, and Away". This show featured pleasant scenes and scents from the Dutch spring, with a windmill, hot air balloon, and tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. The next show is the Cancer Society Show running April 6 to May 5, 2013. Here are some other past shows at the feature pyramid: - Alberta Centennial Show, September 2005 - Prairie Theme, June 2007 - Russian Christmas Theme, December 2011 - Nutcracker Theme, December 2012 The City-operated attraction also celebrates art and music as well, hosting concerts and art throughout the premise. The Culina Muttart Caf? on site features dishes with plants and herbs grown in the adjacent reenhouses. The locale may be enjoyed by people of many different needs, such as blind Japanese photographer Ryo Hirosawa. Flower photo by Ryo Hirosawa. His photo page is http://www.flickr.com/photos/hirosan/. Hirosawa's blog is viewable at http://blog.hirosan.info. The Muttart Conservatory is located at 9626 - 96A Street. It is free to the public on the last half-hour every day.