Following our first recommended itinerary in Lazio (Discovering Nurseries Lazio/1), which from reaches Tivoli from Lake Bolsena, going through Viterbo and Rieti, here is our second suggestion: this itinerary runs from the outskirts of Rome to Latina. Along the way,…
Among the most appreciated areas of Italy, the coastline in Campania surely deserves a very special mention, mostly thanks to its natural and scenic beauty, its ancient villages, several excellent tourist resorts and numberless gastronomic treats, such as the famous…
This exciting Sicilian itinerary runs from Catania and the foot of Mount Etna to Syracuse and Ragusa, among fragrant nurseries rich in jasmine, fragrant pelargonium and frangipani, as well as tropical and subtropical ornamental and fruit plants, succulent species, palms,…
DISCOVERING NURSERIES: MAREMMA (Toscana/5)
Once a land of swamps and brigands, ruled for centuries by rivalling families, and so exquisitely portrayed by Giovanni Fattori, Maremma is a part of Tuscany which is getting more and more popular among national and international tourists. Anybody would…
THE CHERRY TREE TRAIL
In April and early May in Japan, there’s a special celebration of the cherry blossoms – a national event celebrated on the popular Hanami</em > anniversary: people gather under the trees and have picnics while enjoying the wealth of falling…
DISCOVERING NURSERIES AND GARDENS IN VENETO
If you want to discover the most fascinating nurseries and gardens in Veneto, please refer to our two special itineraries: Andar per vivai: Veneto/1 Andar per vivai: Veneto/2 Have a great trip!
Fragrant, romantic, irresistible wisteria (Wisteria spp.), among the most impressive blooms in April. Loved by bees, so deeply embedded with Liberty and Japanese styles, wisteria looks simply irresistible in the softness of its hanging clusters, blessed with numberless all shades…
The Iris Garden, located in Florence, stands on the hill overlooking piazzale Michelangiolo and is open only in May. If you’re in Florence, you’ve got to visit it! It was built in 1954 inside an ancient olive grove, and it…
DISCOVERING NURSERIES IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA
Leisure walks and some great days out can be most certainly enjoyed also in Emilia-Romagna. We’d like to recommend three special itineraries, which will take you to the best nurseries in this region, some wonderful gardens, and unforgettable landscapes. The…
DISCOVERING NURSERIES IN CAMPANIA
Campania, and its coast, in particular, is paved with large gardens and has a long botanical tradition: camellias and citrus fruits are therefore abundant, as well as wonderful beaches, naturalistic oasis, spas and very special nurseries. Two itineraries will let…