Everyone in the city knows her by now, because she's been there for twenty years Immaculate Maryta Argentiero, without neglecting any neighborhood, in the center as in the suburbs, he dedicates himself to the care of the flowerbeds and gardens of BariWith simple tools—shears, watering cans, gloves, and a small spade she brings from home—the woman travels by bus to the work area and from that moment on, she doesn't stop until the gardening work is finished. That is, until the flowerbed is neatly arranged and cared for down to the last detail.
Former nurse at the Polyclinic of Bari, Maria Immaculate, 76 years old, discovered his passion for the gardening, plants and flowers, while he was still on duty in the hospital: aloe, one of his favorite plants, is useful for alleviating the symptoms of hemorrhoids, glaucoma, and even Crohn's disease. So he asked and received permission to plant aloe along the Policlinico's avenues, so that they could learn about and admire the plant's therapeutic qualities.
Once retired, Maria Immaculate She finds the time and opportunity to devote herself full-time to gardening. But she doesn't just do it for her home; she decides to broaden her horizons, and her business, to benefit all the citizens of her native Bari.
Since then Maria Immaculate he did nothing but take care of and beautify the flowerbeds and gardens of Bari with aloe plants, daisies, yucca, roses and fat plantsTireless, she has also managed to become a contagious woman, and residents everywhere now welcome her with open arms. Some donate plants and flowers, others join her and work as a team in the maintenance and care of all the green spaces in their neighborhood.
Featured image and accompanying text taken from the blog Unpublished Bar – owned by Alessandro Palermo
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