AIPH garden and pavilion opens at Expo 2023 Doha

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has opened its garden and pavilion at the ongoing Expo 2023 Doha, a statement said Wednesday.
Taking a walk through the AIPH garden at Expo 2023 Doha, visitors can find a playful labyrinth structure inspired by local fishermen’s nets in Qatar. The AIPH gallery is a geometric, asymmetrical structure combining the game of shade and light, ready to unfold the discovery of horticulture for everyone.
The pavilion structure was designed to create micro-climates, and the plants selected to respond to the different climates.
Islands of various plant groups create small oases for relaxation, observation, and learning. The structure creates an impression of a half-indoor and half-outdoor environment, where visitors can imagine how their own gardens could look. An outdoor garden with night flowering plants completes the space.
The Garden and Pavilion feature six main storylines namely: Ornamental Horticulture: The trail provides an explanation of what ornamental horticulture is and how it differs from agriculture; Journey to Market: This track features the plants’ journey to market, from breeding to young plants, production and trading. It also showcases how flower and plant producers promote sustainable horticulture practices that prioritise the environment. These involve using eco-friendly methods, reducing waste and conserving resources.
The Power of Plants: Highlights the significant impact of horticulture on our lives and the environment. Through plants as exhibits, video displays and explanatory notes, the pavilion educates visitors about the vital role of plants in providing healthy environments, promoting biodiversity, and providing solutions to climate-related city challenges. It emphasises the importance of sustainable practices in horticulture and inspires visitors to appreciate and protect the natural world. Plant Collection: The gallery hosts over 300 plant pots featuring over 50 plant varieties. They showcase plant groups according to their characteristics and function: Edible plants; Lush tropical plants; Desert plants and Night flowering plants.
AIPH plant collections highlight the importance of plants in revitalising desert environments, conserving water resources, and reducing and reversing desertification. Plants are vital for a healthy environment, purifying air, conserving water and in reducing erosion.