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Bekfaya Cherry Blossoms | أزهار كرز بكفيا

Bekfaya Cherry Blossoms | أزهار كرز بكفيا

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She tends a cherry orchard in Bekfaya that blooms for one week each spring. He's the botanist racing to study them before they fade. In fleeting flowers, they find lasting connection. 'Inti el zahr el dayim' (أنتِ الزهر الدايم).

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Hermel Desert Bloom | زهور صحراء الهرمل

Hermel Desert Bloom | زهور صحراء الهرمل

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She cultivates rare flowers in Hermel's harsh climate. He's the botanist documenting Lebanon's disappearing flora. In unlikely blooms, they find unexpected beauty. 'Inti el zahr el awdem' (أنتِ الزهر الأقدم).

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El Ménéa Magic

El Ménéa Magic

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Fatima tends the oasis gardens of El Ménéa. When botanist Willem arrives cataloguing Saharan flora, she shows him that some plants grow beyond science. 'El nabat y'aref' (النبات يعرف) - Plants know.

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حارس الحديقة | The Garden Keeper of Marrakech

حارس الحديقة | The Garden Keeper of Marrakech

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A garden keeper at Jardin Majorelle discovers passion with a botanist who comes to study the exotic plants.

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Sétif Spring

Sétif Spring

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Hanane runs a flower shop in Sétif's market. When botanist Karim arrives researching highland flora, she shows him blooms that grow nowhere else—and feelings he never expected. 'El ward ma yensach' (الورد ما ينساش) - Flowers never forget.

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The Ancient Seeds

The Ancient Seeds

Layla Khalidi3 min read

Botanist Layla works to preserve Palestinian heirloom seeds—until farmer Ibrahim shares varieties no one has seen in decades, along with his carefully guarded heart.

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Wadi Whispers

Wadi Whispers

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Botanist Maryam studies rare plants in hidden wadis. When environmental filmmaker Tom documents her work, the wilderness reveals unexpected connections. 'Al wadi yihki li illi yisma'' (الوادي يحكي لللي يسمع) - The wadi speaks to those who listen.

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