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Since 2004, Westville North Garden Centre has been home to an impressive collection of plants, gardening tools and supplies. This suburban garden centre located in the Westville North area is filled with everything you need to create your own little oasis. The centre boasts a range of plants and flowers, including perennials, trees and shrubs, vegetables, seedlings, and even a garden shop. In addition to plants, you'll find a selection of gardening tools. Their local roots have kept them grounded and community-focused. Westville North Garden Centre is proud to provide quality plants and products, and the highest level of customer service you’ve come to expect from a local business that has blossomed into a full-fledged Garden Center.

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In periodi bui penso che solo la natura con il risveglio della primavera possa indicare la strada per un nuovo inizio. In questa ottica nasce Webgarden. L’idea è quella di consentire a tutti di visitare virtualmente i meravigliosi giardini d’Italia. Il successo che ha avuto Web Garden mi ha stimolata ad ampliare la sua visione. Ambisco ad un progetto culturale volto ad approfondire il legame tra natura e arte: un viaggio senza tempo tra luci, colori e fragranze. Desidero esplorare non solo l’arte dei giardini ma anche l’arte nei giardini, l’armonica fusione di splendidi contesti naturali, non sempre accessibili a tutti, con le opere di artisti, crea infatti un dialogo ricco e culturalmente intenso. Per tale ragione vorrei organizzare mostre di autori italiani e stranieri, eventi dal vivo nelle varie espressioni artistiche, in giardini dalle cornici magiche e che ispirino emozioni e creatività ai maestri con i quali entrano in contatto, in modo da realizzare uno splendido connubio. Web Garden ha anche l’obiettivo di diventare con il tempo un magazine online di riferimento culturale, per fare conoscere il prezioso intreccio dell’arte della natura con l’arte dell’uomo che ne subisce il fascino. In dark times I think that only nature with the awakening of spring can show the way to a new beginning. With this in mind, Web Garden was born. The idea is to allow everyone to virtually visit the wonderful gardens of Italy. Web Garden is a cultural project aimed at deepening the link between nature and art. I aspire to a cultural project aimed at deepening the link between nature and art: a timeless journey between lights, colors and fragrances. Web Garden wishes to explore not only the art of gardens but also the art of gardens, the harmonious fusion of splendid natural contexts, not always accessible to all, with the works of artists, in fact creates a rich and culturally intense dialogue. For this reason I would like to organize exhibitions of Italian and foreign authors, live events in various artistic expressions, in gardens with magical frames that inspire emotions and creativity to the masters with whom they come into contact, in order to create a splendid combination. Web Garden also aims to become an online magazine of cultural reference over time, to make known the precious intertwining of the art of nature with the art of man who is fascinated by it. Web Garden would like to propose monthly food for thought and both naturalistic and artistic insights with an open breath to the world. This project also wants to involve young people in order to bring them closer to the beauty of Nature: I would like that through educational paths the children really understand how wonderful they are already surrounded, and that they become aware of the treasures they already possess to the point of being then stimulated to take them. treatment. Therefore I imagine a path that involves them through every school age, with exhibitions and projects that engage children and young people of all ages and lead them to interact both with nature and with the artists who are inspired by it.

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Wattleup Nursery has over 20 years of extensive knowledge and experience in the nursery business. We have a rare and beautiful Palms, Cycads and plants from around the world. Wattleup believes in personal service. We love sharing our knowledge and will happily provide you with advice and answer your queries. The stock we carry, is all tried and tested, healthy and water wise. Every garden that is designed is unique to you. Just building your new house or moved into an existing home and don’t know where to start with your garden? Your garden is a reflection of who you are, but it is sometimes overwhelming when there are so many things to consider. At Wattleup we can help you get the look you want, the mood you want. We also help you create the style you want and also creating the atmosphere for a great garden.

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Let's get to know Wandisile Mboxela was born in Cape Town, I’m the last born of four siblings parents background from the beautiful province of the Eastern Cape in Alice, My background was very poor parents had to move to Cape Town where all four siblings born. All my primary education, higher education done here in Cape Town, while was at school developed love for Sport, now I’m applying that love for sport to the young kids in my community keep them out of trouble, we grow up with a lot of trouble in my community now trying to chase that away, to build bright future to the young people by involving them in sport education activities, sport and education goes together if you want to build better future for others. Coming from where I came from, hard work pays, I was offered a Learnership qualification which introduced me to corporate world quite extensively. Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of three official languages of the Western Cape, problem-solving and conflict management with good planning and organizational skills, ability to handle information as confidential and good interpersonal skills, to contribute and become part of a successful organization that motivate its employees to utilize their skill and talent effectively and efficiently, the knowledge and skills which I acquired over that period of time equipped me for future positions. I am a hard-working individual, and eager to learn, I was recently employed due to Covid-19 company layoff some staff. I was employed as Accounts Controller at Tourvest Travel Service and this involves extensive client interaction. Deliver an effective admin support service to staff and clients, communicate with suppliers regarding outstandings, verbally, via mail and telephonically. I have highly knowledge of Tourism and Hospitality which I achieved through Theta, Tourism Hospitality and Sport Education Training Authority. Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change, and I’m looking forward to be part and the future of ZaGenie. Thank you…

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I grew up in a small farm community in the Eastern Cape. The world I knew then was only what was surrounding me; the farm, farm lands, livestock, bushes and forest and two or three other farm dweller families. That was my reality, no big cities or big townships. I never knew anything about big rivers, oceans, lots of animals, no idea of big mountains etc. When I grew up my parents moved to the city, things changed, it was a total new world. My world got so complex and vast. It was when I started visiting beaches, zoo, animal sanctuaries, visit nature reserves and botanical gardens and travelling by boats, ships and fly in aeroplanes. I am now an avid traveller, I also go for walks in the natural environments, listen to birds singing and so on. The world has so much to offer for those who grab these opportunities. As a family man, I often visit with my family to city parks, nature reserves, and lots of community projects that take care of animals and the environment. I am both an environmental and social activist, and I have spent most of my life either being involved directly in the protection of fauna and flora or training those who are involved in the same. When I travel or visit other countries, I visit mostly destinations that would offer natural and aesthetic beauty to tourists. I also have a huge interest in climate change as it is, among others, influenced by human behaviour, more especially air pollution. I am also interested in religion, more especially African Traditional religion. The reason for my interest in this branch of religion is because it is mostly nature based. In other words, it is religion that does not separate between humans and nature. For the adherents of this religion life is one and God manifests himself through nature and therefore taking care of nature is a religious duty. As an environmental and social activist, I am involved either through making financial contribution or contributing my time in community projects of different kinds. These projects would include contributing shoes to primary school learners who have no shoes, contributing money to soup kitchens for crèches and unemployed job seekers and many other projects. I am hoping to sustain these initiatives to a level where they can help more people.

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La passione di Marco, nasce 15 anni fa: "I primi sette esemplari mi erano stati portati dal veterinario condotto del comune". Da quella piccola riserva ha preso il via una ricerca che non ha risparmiato nemmeno gli angoli più nascosti del globo. Oggi il vivaio dei fratelli Gramaglia è uno dei più forniti in Europa. Marco, 60 anni, uno dei massimi esperti del settore, nel 1999 fu anche invitato a Parigi per mettere in mostra le sue creature. "Tutto nasce dalla curiosità, se non sei curioso non puoi fare il vivaista - assicura - Di peperone (così chiama tutte le varietà di peperoncino, Ndr) al mondo ne esistono tremila tipi: sono il frutto degli incroci di 23 specie, ognuna delle quali sintetizza sostanze chimiche diverse. È così che ho scoperto che i peperoni esistono di tutti i colori, anche viola e nero, ma non blu". L'attività di Gramaglia non è dedicata solo ai peperoni. Il vivaio, un fazzoletto di terra di medie dimensioni a due passi dalla Dora, si occupa solo di piante aromatiche e medicinali, un settore in cui rientrano anche i peperoncini per le loro proprietà antiossidanti. La specializzazione è anche la forza di un'attività radicata che dal 1896 ha già dato lavoro a quattro generazioni di Gramaglia. "In questo settore le aziende che si specializzano sono quelle che riescono a sopravvivere meglio alla crisi". La parola d'ordine è stupire e Marco, che nell'animo è anche un uomo di marketing prestato all'agricoltura, lo sa: per questo ai suoi clienti propone tradizionali salvia e timo ma anche vere rarità, come una pianta malgascia dalle foglie frizzanti. "Bisogna incuriosire", assicura pensando alla sua clientela composta al 90 per cento da consumatori finali, appassionati di orticoltura o sostenitori del fai-da-te biologico. E di sicuro stupisce la sua personale collezione di piante velenose. "Non saranno commestibili, ma sono bellissime". Oggi il vivaio dei fratelli Gramaglia è uno dei vivai collezionisti di piante aromatiche più importanti e prestigiosi in Europa. Marco's passion was born 15 years ago: "The first seven specimens were brought to me by the veterinarian who was led by the municipality". From that small reserve a search has begun that has not spared even the most hidden corners of the globe. Today the Gramaglia brothers' nursery is one of the best supplied in Europe. Marco, 60, one of the leading experts in the sector, was also invited to Paris in 1999 to show off his creatures. "Everything stems from curiosity, if you are not curious you cannot be a nurseryman - he assures - There are three thousand types of pepper (as he calls all the varieties of chili pepper, Ed.) In the world: they are the result of the crossings of 23 species, each of which synthesizes different chemicals. That's how I discovered that peppers come in all colors, even purple and black, but not blue. " Gramaglia's business is not just dedicated to peppers. The nursery, a medium-sized patch of land a stone's throw from the Dora, deals only with aromatic and medicinal plants, a sector that also includes chillies for their antioxidant properties. Specialization is also the strength of a deep-rooted activity that since 1896 has already given work to four generations of Gramaglia. "In this sector, the companies that specialize are the ones that manage to survive the crisis best". The watchword is to amaze and Marco, who at heart is also a marketing man lent to agriculture, knows this: for this reason he offers his customers traditional sage and thyme but also real rarities, like a Malagasy plant with sparkling leaves. "We have to intrigue", he assures, thinking of his clientele made up of 90 per cent end consumers, horticultural enthusiasts or supporters of organic do-it-yourself. And he certainly amazes his personal collection of poisonous plants. "They won't be edible, but they're beautiful." Today the nursery of the Gramaglia brothers is one of the most important and prestigious nursery collectors of aromatic plants in Europe.

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Da anni, il Vivaio Anna Peyron è un giardino in cui crescono e si moltiplicano delle piante. Certo, quando andrete in vivaio troverete rose, ortensie e clematis in vaso: da comprare. Ma vedrete anche (e soprattutto) come diventa la pianta adulta, quanto spazio richiede e con quali altre piante meglio si accompagna. E troverete chi vi suggerisce come adattare la pianta al giardino. E voi alla pianta. Cosa potete aspettarvi da una rosa, ad esempio? A cosa invece è bene rinunciare, per non andare incontro a delusioni? Dovete potare o potete dimenticare le cesoie? E come concimare? Anna Peyron, Saskia Pellion di Persano, Vincenzo Gastini, vi daranno una risposta a tutte queste domande e a tante altre ancora che potrete verificare sul campo. Perché il vivaio comincia là dove finisce il giardino. O viceversa. E troverete arredi e ornamenti, perché anche quelli fanno parte di un giardino. Vecchi mobili, vasi e complementi d'arredo, presentati in vivaio dal Labirinto del Giardiniere. Sarà un'occasione per scegliere, insieme alle piante, tutto ciò che fa diventare il giardino un piacere. Anna ha cominciato con le rose ed è diventata una delle più importanti esperte oggi in Europa e nel mondo.

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Villa Silvio Pellico è il nome di un'affascinante tenuta storica, già di proprietà dei Marchesi di Barolo e utilizzata principalmente nel periodo estivo come residenza di svago. La casa padronale è stata ricostruita alla fine del XVIII secolo secondo lo stile neoclassico e gli interni sono stati adattati coerentemente al gusto estetico dell'epoca. Intorno al 1810 la Marchesa aggiunse una nuova ala in stile primo neogotico, comprendente una chiesa e un piccolo edificio quadrato a imitazione di un antico castello medievale in pietra (queste aggiunte sembrano essere il primo esempio di neogotico in Piemonte); un altro edificio fu aggiunto alla fine del XIX secolo all'ingresso della tenuta dove era posto il cancello principale in ferro. La Villa e la tenuta erano in origine una “vigna” (letteralmente “vigna”, anche se piuttosto intesa nell'antichità come “gentilhommière de plaisance”), rifugio dal caldo dell'estate torinese. Il giardino è una sintesi perfetta di modernità e classicità rivisitata. Alla morte della signora che aveva salvato il feudo e del marito, i loro eredi, non potendo mantenere il luogo come abitazione principale, decisero di venderlo ad una coppia che da decenni conoscevano come i successori ideali per assolvere all'ingombrante compito di conservazione e miglioramento. I nuovi proprietari dedicano uno sforzo costante e un impegno personale per mantenere la casa e il giardino in ottime condizioni, sperando che le generazioni future possano vedervi tutta la bellezza che è stata via via creata da un'intelligente miscela di molteplici ispirazioni culturali. Un giardino classico disposto su una varietà di livelli, il progetto di Page per Villa Silvio Pellico, nel nord Italia, dimostra la sua notevole capacità di perfezionare il suo design in base al sito. È stato trovato un disegno a matita e matita colorata su carta, sebbene non datato, è probabile che sia il primo progetto per Silvio Pellico nella collezione dell'archivio Page. Nel complesso, il design è vicino a quello di RP/1/10/27/5. In entrambi, l'idea di Page di organizzare il giardino su due assi è a posto, ma in questi primi disegni l'enfasi è sull'asse nord-sud. Una vasca rettangolare centrale è fiancheggiata da due giardini laterali a est e a ovest. L'idea di utilizzare una scala per collegare la casa con il giardino inferiore è già in atto. Il giardino che circonda la Villa è stato progettato all'inizio del XIX secolo “à l'anglaise”, per adeguarsi ai dolci declivi intorno alla casa padronale: prospettive, passaggi e piccole “allées” segnate da topiari di tasso e bosso e opere in pietra sono state poi creato in sintonia con la moda pittoresco-romantica che ispirò la maggior parte dei paesaggisti del periodo. Due giganteschi cedri del Libano si stagliano lungo l'ingresso della Villa e si dice che abbiano più di quattro secoli. Villa Silvio Pellico is the name of a charming historical estate, formerly owned by the Marquess of Barolo and mostly used in summertime as a leisure lodge. The main house has been rebuilt at the end of the XVIIIth century in accordance with the neoclassic style and the interiors were fitted consistently with the aesthetic taste of the time. Around 1810 the Marchioness added a new wing in the early neogothic style, encompassing a church and a small square building imitating a stony old medieval castle (these additions appear to be the first example of neogothic in Piedmont); another building was added at the end of the XIXth century at the entrance of the estate where the main iron gate was placed. The Villa and the estate was originally a “vigna” (literally a “vineyard”, though rather intended in the old times as a “gentilhommière de plaisance”), a refuge from the heat of the Turin summer. The garden is a perfect synthesis of modernity and revisited classicism. When the lady who saved the estate and her husband died, their heirs, unable to keep the place as a main dwelling, decided to sell it to a couple that they have known for decades as the ideal successors to fulfill the cumbersome task of preservation and improvement. The new owners devote constant effort and personal commitment to keep house and garden in excellent condition, hoping that future generations will be able to see in it all the beauty that has been gradually created out of an intelligent blend of versatile cultural inspirations. A classical garden arranged across a variety of levels, Page’s design for Villa Silvio Pellico, demonstrates his remarkable ability to perfect his design, according to the site. A pencil and coloured pencil drawing on paper was found, although undated, it is likely to be the earliest plan for Silvio Pellico in the Page archive collection. Overall, the design is close to that of RP/1/10/27/5. In both, Page’s idea of arranging the garden across two axes is in place, but in these earlier drawings the emphasis is on the north-south axis. A central rectangular pool is flanked by two side gardens to the east and west. The idea of using a staircase to link the house with the lower garden is already in place. The garden surrounding the Villa was designed at the beginning of the XIXth century “à l’anglaise”, to conform to the gentle slopes around the main house: perspectives, passages and small “allées” marked by yew and box topiaries and stone works were then created in keeping with the picturesque-romantic fashion that inspired most of the landscape designers of the period. Two gigantic Lebanon cedars loom along the entrance way to the Villa and are said to be more than four centuries old.

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Solo nel 1852, quando Evelina van Millingen giunge a Vescovana, inizia la trasformazione del giardino. È lei a risollevare lo stato di abbandono e a creare l’aura di aristocratica informalità della “Fattoria del Doge”, dando inizio alla realizzazione del suo “Crispin de Passe”. Cosi chiamò il suo giardino in onore del famoso botanico fiammingo Crispin van de Passe (1600). Il giardino di Villa Pisani manifesta in ogni suo elemento le tre anime di Evelina, dovute, una all’educazione discendente dalla sua famiglia di origine (inglese e fiamminga), una al suo paese di adozione da sposa, e una al suo forte legame con la Turchia e alla cultura islamica. La forte radice inglese, che si esprime nel gusto vittoriano mitigato dal rispetto per la secolare storia dei Pisani, si salda con la tradizione del giardino all’italiana e diviene un armonioso incontro tra un impianto fortemente architettonico e la naturalità del parco circostante. Ma nel giardino sono evidenti i segni che evocano il giardino islamico, come la fontana che sorge al centro dei quattro viali che rappresentano i quattro elementi che governano la vita, l’aria, la terra, l’acqua e il fuoco. Come la presenza dei pavoni di pietra, che sono nella tradizione dei sultani, i custodi della casa, e delle bulbose, specialmente dei tulipani, i fiori di Allah. Intorno alla metà del 1800 si era affermato, soprattutto in Toscana, il gusto per l’Italianate garden filtrato del gusto Vittoriano. Nel Veneto Asburgico questa tendenza non aveva trovato riscontro se non a Vescovana, dove la proprietaria colta e cosmopolita che poteva vantare tra i suoi ospiti i Principi del Galles, realizzò questo particolare impianto con vasi, statue e fontane, fino a farlo diventare un “unicum” di questa tipologia di giardino. Siepe di tassi topiati in forma di solidi divide “l’immediate garden” dalla prateria e dal parco che è percorso da un viale perimetrale con diramazioni lungo le quali si incontrano in successione: la ghiacciaia naturale, la fontana dedicata alla Symonds, il giardino roccioso (la Mockery), le false rovine (“Tempio di Baal e mura di Gerico”), la Cappella di Famiglia, importante ed unico esempio di stile neogotico elisabettiano realizzata nel 1860 dallo scultore Antonio Gradenigo (scultore per Jappelli nel Caffè Pedrocchi a Padova) su progetto di Pietro Selvatico Estense, il Teatro dell’800 e il Tempietto dedicato a Sant’Antonio. Ma il capolavoro di questo splendido progetto è la grande quantità e varietà di piante secolari e monumentali, anche non autoctone, le cui dimensioni e chiome fanno di ciascuno un esemplare, unico oltre che storico. E’ un percorso affascinante, in cui ciascuna pianta dispensa le emozioni più intense: superbe e generose sovrane, esse riconducono al mistero della natura che immobile e viva governa sopra ogni inquietudine e infondono quiete nel gioco di ombre e luci, oscurità e bagliori. Giardino e Parco di Villa Pisani sono la testimonianza della personalità e della fascinazione umana di Evelina Pisani così forte da sentirla ancora presente. Only in 1852, when Evelina van Millingen arrived in Vescovana, did the transformation of the garden begin. It is she who revives the state of abandonment and creates the aura of aristocratic informality of the “Fattoria del Doge”, starting the creation of her “Crispin de Passe”. This is how he named his garden in honor of the famous Flemish botanist Crispin van de Passe (1600). The garden of Villa Pisani manifests in all its elements the three souls of Evelina, due, one to the education descending from her family of origin (English and Flemish), one to her country of adoption as a bride, and one to her strong bond with Turkey and Islamic culture. The strong English root, which is expressed in the Victorian taste mitigated by respect for the centuries-old history of the Pisans, merges with the tradition of the Italian garden and becomes a harmonious encounter between a strongly architectural structure and the naturalness of the surrounding park. But in the garden the signs that evoke the Islamic garden are evident, such as the fountain that rises in the center of the four avenues that represent the four elements that govern life, air, earth, water and fire. Like the presence of the stone peacocks. Around the mid-1800s, especially in Tuscany, the taste for the filtered Italianate garden of the Victorian taste was established. In the Hapsburg Veneto this trend had not found confirmation except in Vescovana, where the cultured and cosmopolitan owner who could boast the Princes of Wales among her guests, created this particular plant with vases, statues and fountains, until it became a "unicum "Of this type of garden. A hedge of topiated yews in the form of solids divides the "immediate garden" from the prairie and the park which is crossed by a perimeter avenue with branches along which they meet in succession: the natural icebox, the fountain dedicated to Symonds, the rock garden (the Mockery), the false ruins ("Temple of Baal and walls of Jericho"), the Family Chapel, an important and unique example of Elizabethan neo-Gothic style created in 1860 by the sculptor Antonio Gradenigo (sculptor for Jappelli in the Caffè Pedrocchi in Padua) on a project by Pietro Selvatico Estense, the 19th century Theater and the Tempietto dedicated to Sant'Antonio. But the masterpiece of this splendid project is the large quantity and variety of centuries-old and monumental plants, even non-native ones, whose dimensions and foliage make each one unique, as well as historical. It is a fascinating journey, in which each plant dispenses the most intense emotions: superb and generous sovereigns, they lead back to the mystery of the still and living nature that rules over all restlessness and instill calm in the play of shadows and lights, darkness and glow. Garden and Park of Villa Pisani are the testimony of Evelina Pisani's personality and human fascination so strong that she still feels present.

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Villa Carlotta conserva e valorizza un patrimonio storico-artistico e botanico unico sul Lago di Como e lo offre come realtà da vivere per tutto il territorio. Costruita alla fine del Seicento dai marchesi Clerici di Milano, la Villa racconta oltre trecento anni di grande collezionismo e ogni anno apre le porte di un affascinante giardino botanico a migliaia di visitatori da tutto il mondo. LA NOSTRA MISSION: Conservare e valorizzare con competenza il patrimonio storico-artistico e botanico di Villa Carlotta. Vogliamo accogliere ed emozionare ogni ospite attraverso un’esperienza di qualità, unica e personalizzabile nello scenario del Lago di Como. Villa Carlotta è una realtà da vivere per tutto il territorio. Villa Carlotta preserves and enhances a unique historical-artistic and botanical heritage on Lake Como and offers it as a reality to be experienced for the whole territory. Built at the end of the seventeenth century by the Marquis Clerici of Milan, the Villa recounts over three hundred years of great collecting and every year opens the doors of a fascinating botanical garden to thousands of visitors from all over the world. OUR MISSION: Competently preserve and enhance the historical, artistic and botanical heritage of Villa Carlotta. We want to welcome and excite every guest through a quality, unique and customizable experience in the scenery of Lake Como. Villa Carlotta is a reality to be experienced for the whole territory.

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Villa Borromeo Visconti Litta, villa di delizie in cui arte, storia e divertimento lasciano il visitatore incantato da tanta bellezza per la varietà di mosaici, statue, affreschi, fontane e giochi d’acqua. Fu il Conte Pirro I Visconti Borromeo – intorno al 1585 – a ideare il complesso ispirandosi alle ville medicee toscane e a trasformare la proprietà di Lainate in un luogo unico, grazie anche alle maestranze d’eccezione quali l’architetto Martino Bassi, gli scultori Francesco Brambilla il Giovane e Marco Antonio Prestinari, i pittori Camillo Procaccini e Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli detto il Morazzone, Agostino Lodola e Giovanni Battista Maestri, detto il Volpino. Il Conte fece realizzare i giardini e costruire il Palazzo delle Acque, più comunemente conosciuto come Ninfeo. La residenza diventò teatro di grandiose feste e ricevimenti, ma anche importante luogo di incontro per artisti e intellettuali . Il Ninfeo è luogo di grandissima suggestione e – proprio per la ricchezza di decorazioni e di spettacoli idraulici – è considerato l’esempio più importante e significativo del genere, soprattutto perché - cosa assai rara - funziona, oggi, esattamente come allora, grazie a sofisticati meccanismi idraulici governati da abili fontanieri. Villa Borromeo Visconti Litta, a villa of delights where art, history and entertainment leave the visitor enchanted by so much beauty for the variety of mosaics, statues, frescoes, fountains and water features. It was Count Pirro I Visconti Borromeo - around 1585 - who designed the complex inspired by the Tuscan Medici villas and transformed the Lainate property into a unique place, thanks also to the exceptional workers such as the architect Martino Bassi, the sculptors Francesco Brambilla the Younger and Marco Antonio Prestinari, the painters Camillo Procaccini and Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli known as Morazzone, Agostino Lodola and Giovanni Battista Maestri, known as Volpino. The Count had the gardens built and the Palazzo delle Acque built, more commonly known as the Nymphaeum. The residence became the scene of grandiose parties and receptions, but also an important meeting place for artists and intellectuals. The Nymphaeum is a very suggestive place and - precisely due to the richness of decorations and hydraulic shows - is considered the most important and significant example of the genre, above all because - which is very rare - it works today, exactly as it did then, thanks to sophisticated hydraulic mechanisms governed by skilled fountains.

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Very Edible Gardens (VEG) is a Melbourne (of the Australian persuasion) based permaculture design consultancy, directed by Dan Palmer and Adam Grubb. We were co-founders of the permablitz network, which is a volunteer backyard makeover network, and that’s mostly where we earned our stripes in garden design. As Very Edible Gardens, besides designing, we run workshops, build gardens, and write related books and blogs, do some radio. In 2006 Dan was a successful academic in philosophy with two book deals and a teaching job in New York. Adam was running the most popular website on the net about global energy depletion. We’d each been raised in families that practised a lot of self-reliance, but in our own ways we’d each lost site of it. Heck, Adam was pretty much half-computer. And we each had a desire to be doing something more tangible. Independently we enrolled at a two week Permaculture Design Course with the late permaculture godfather Bill Mollison in 2005. For Adam, permaculture was the perfect antidote to his concerns about a future of less resources. For Dan, it was enough of a kick in the behind to give up his university philosophy job and book deals! After practising in our own gardens, on an April Sunday in 2006, we got together with a few friends from a South American community group and helped transform our friend Vilma’s backyard into a tasty edible oasis. And we danced the salsa. That was the very first permablitz; a day on which volunteers come together to install edible gardens, share knowledge, build community networks and have fun. We had such a good time and achieved so much that we did it again at another friend’s house two weeks later. And then again… And again… Others began picking up the concept and there have now been 200 blitzes in Melbourne and the process has gone global.

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Established in 2006, Urban Harvest is South Africa’s pioneer edible garden service. We have installed and maintained over 350 unique, beautiful and highly productive food gardens which provide healthy food and beautiful spaces to people from all walks of life. We are invested in every garden we grow, taking care to design and create beautiful spaces and only use the highest quality resources. Through careful attention to detail, and ongoing communication, our dedicated team will ensure you are happy with your garden’s progress, and will always greet you with a smile. Ben Getz, Founder, believes that by working with people and nature to create an abundance of healthy, organic and locally grown food in our communities, we can reawaken traditional values, a deeper reverence for the earth and practically reestablish a healthier balance in our lives.

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TOT U DIENS offers garden services in the whole Garden Route with its headquarters in Mossel Bay. But what makes TOT U DIENS stand out is it is open 24 hours. TOT U DIENS offers tree felling, removal of trees. We do full garden cleanups and planting of grass. This is what one of our clients had to say "Ricardo and his team are some of the hardest working crew I've had the pleasure of working with. Come rain or shine they will get the job done and no job is too big or too small. Thanks guys for going out of your way to give my garden a makeover. I highly recommend these guys." There is nothing in your garden we can't do.

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I’m Toni-Leigh, born and bred in the Mother City of Cape Town. My fiancé and I, are parents to a lively 2-year-old girl who arrived 5 years after losing our 3-year-old son to a rare genetic disease. I love learning new things. Growing up, I was a voracious reader, reading anything and everything (even the classifieds and property ads) and with the advancement of technology over the years, I can have information at the tip of my fingers, so I’m always eager to learn new things and I’m a fast learner. I’ve always had an interest in Information Technology and was the go-to person in my office before my colleagues would go to the IT office, and now I’m looking into further studies so that I can develop my knowledge and skills. In 2005, I graduated from Varsity College with a Diploma in Travel and Tourism with aspirations of travelling worldwide in my profession. Things didn’t quite work out that way, having worked in retail and a company assisting young people to live and work in the UK. In the last decade or so, I’ve been in the tourism industry behind the scenes, working for an online holiday accommodation booking agency and more recently a company that does tours and safaris in Southern Africa. I also do freelance work remotely, such as, captioning for a speech-to-text service and social media evaluation. I am an introvert but enjoy working with and being in the company of others, while also enjoying being on my own. In the past I used to view being an introvert as a weakness because those higher up in the ranks of the companies I worked for were extroverted but in recent times I realised how much of a strength it is being an introvert as I also have a strong sense of empathy, which I believe is key in Customer Service and building interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients. I’m passionate about customer service and going the extra mile and l love that feeling of knowing that I’ve made a difference in someone’s day, whether big or small. People tend to describe me as hardworking, punctual, efficient, dependable and trustworthy. Covid-19 affected the tourism industry drastically, however, I still want to travel anywhere I can, just soaking up the different cultures and experiences. The last year has been both challenging and rewarding and it has made me see things in a different light and so it has been somewhat of a new beginning for me. I am motivated now more than ever to seek out new passions and adventures and to get out of my comfort zone.

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“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” A Japanese proverb close to my heart. It has helped me persevere in so many situations in life and those situations have molded me into the woman I am today. Here’s a brief introduction to who I am. I am a new mommy to an adorable baby boy. A jack of all trades. I’m an artist at heart, fitness enthusiast, avid reader, and quite academic. I was born on the 9th of August in the year 1996 in Elim, a small village in the Limpopo Province. I grew up in Johannesburg and later moved to Pretoria in 2006 when I was in Grade 4, where I completed the rest of my school career. I have always been one to participate in almost every extra-mural activity since my primary school years, I played softball, hockey, and cricket. I took part in cross-country and district athletics to name a few. My love for sports made me gravitate towards what I currently do part-time, I train on a regular basis, and I am a wellness coach and a distributor for a prominent nutrition brand. A large part of what I do involves helping people correct their nutrition and learn more about the benefits of healthy eating so that they can lead a healthier lifestyle and feel great while they are at it. I have been involved in various projects that involved giving back to those in need. I have been involved with an initiative called Feed a Homeless Homie, where we made food for the homeless and distributed it at least one weekend a month, I also helped a friend of mine with a pads drive for less fortunate girls, I also give clothes to homeless shelters for women and children whenever I can and I worked with an NGO known as Keep That Gold Shining (KTG) where we tutored young kids in high schools in the townships. I am a philanthropist at heart and believe that even the smallest contribution goes a long way. As mentioned, I am also an artist, mostly self-taught. I do painting on commission as well as pencil sketching. I do not have a specific style as yet, but most of my work features women from different walks of life. I would like to collaborate with more artists in the future and have exhibitions. I try to read at least one book a month. My favorite writers have always been James Patterson and Dan Brown however I recently branched out to other genres besides suspense and thrillers. Some of my latest reads are: • Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki • Atomic Habits by James Clear • The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho • Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie • No Longer At Ease by Chinua Achebe I can speak at least 6 of the 11 official languages, I am fairly tech-savvy. I am a quick learner, always willing to pick up a new skill. Life has thrown several curveballs at me and I never backed down. I strongly believe in working hard and not giving up on anything I do. My name means ‘Be Strong’, that is who I am!

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The Orchard Project is the only national charity dedicated solely to the creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards. We aim to make a serious contribution to a better food system, based on people working together where they live to produce and harvest their own fruit. We work closely with community groups in hubs around England, Scotland and Wales helping to design and create new orchards that will last for decades to come, as well as restoring England’s old, neglected heritage orchards. We rebuild orcharding skills and knowledge, hold fantastic orchard celebration events and help groups make the most of their bumper harvests. Our aim is that every home in every city, town and village across the country is within easy-reach of productive, well-cared-for, community-run orchards. We believe that orchards have the potential to build stronger communities by providing cherished, nature-rich, community spaces and empowering people to contribute to reducing food miles. Since our inception, The Orchard Project (TOP) has consistently viewed community orchards as contributing to climate solutions, particularly in urban areas. As the climate crisis worsens, we are striving to apply our expertise more than ever to this end. Read our Climate Crisis Response Strategy.

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Visit The Nursery situated in Mossel Bay where you will find succulents to seedlings, garden art, Fynbos, pebbles and so much more. We have a great variety of strong, healthy plants just waiting for you to take them home.

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Anne Gibson, The Micro Gardener. Anne wants you to feel the satisfaction and enjoy the rewards of growing, cooking and eating life-giving, healing foods. Why learn with Anne? You’ll discover: Quick, easy solutions for growing your own nutrient-dense food garden. How to save time, money and energy. How to work with nature to maximise your harvest and minimise work. Simple steps you can take to improve the health of your soil, plants and body. Sustainable, low-cost solutions to tread lighter on the planet and your wallet. Anne's passion is to help YOU live a healthier life. She join-the-dots between healthy soil, nutrient-dense food and healthy people. Her goal is to make a small difference in the world. To help people grow good health – one garden and kitchen at a time.” Learn how to grow good health with an abundant organic edible garden in small spaces. Dig into educational resources online for easy DIY tutorials and consulting services to grow your healing, nutrient-dense Kitchen Garden.

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South Tyrol's most popular attraction, situated in Merano, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle present more than eighty garden landscapes (natural and cultivated landscapes) with plants from around the globe on a surface area of 12 hectares. The gardens – encircled by the snow-blanketed mountains of the Texel Group, which tower to elevations of 3,000 meters – are divided into four themed areas: Forests of the World features forests from the Americas and Asia in miniature. The Sun Gardens sweep visitors into Mediterranean landscapes. The Water and Terraced Gardens comprise formal garden areas with stairways and water features. Last but not least, Landscapes of South Tyrol grants insight into the original plant life of the region. The strength of the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle lies in its unique combination of art and nature – its ten Artists Pavilions are a good example – as are its inclusion of thematically relevant animals and its juxtaposition of historical and contemporary architecture. In addition, there are multifaceted Experience Stations, a concert series specially designed for the gardens, and striking blooming highlights in flux throughout the course of the year. Then there is the castle, a former holiday residence of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, which houses the Touriseum, the first museum of tourism in the Alps. A final reason behind why Trauttmansdorff is such a success is its setting: nestled into a terraced amphitheatre with an altitude differential of 100 meters, the gardens offer panoramic views of Merano and the surrounding mountains. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle is a total sensory experience for both anyone who is young –or young at heart. It’s a place of recreation and a place to just hang out; it’s for laymen as well as for botanical experts. In recognition of this successful blend of nature and art, and for its innovative spirit, Trauttmansdorff was named Italy’s Most Beautiful Garden in 2005; just a year later, it earned the distinction of being voted Europe's No. 6 Garden. Because of its location, in the Italian province of South Tyrol, Trauttmansdorff serves a bridging function between the German-speaking and Italian-speaking areas, living and communicating in a multilingual way. Respect for the world of plants – ecological and sustainable plant care is a top priority – finds its equivalent in the peaceful coexistence of the garden visitors, who enjoy the gardens as a harmonious and conflict-free place where many cultures come together. At Trauttmansdorff, the main focus is our visitors. Good service is vital to us, from the reception area at the visitor centre to our meticulous maintenance of the stroller- and wheelchair-friendly paths to the regional specialities served at Schlossgarten Restaurant and the Palm Café. In accordance with the theme Gardens in Motion, the look of the gardens changes every week; new garden areas and unique attractions are added every year. The origins of Trauttmansdorff Castle, the architectural centrepiece of the gardens, go all the way back to the Middle Ages. The structure was first documented in 1300 as Neuberg Castle. The medieval walls are still visible on the southwest side, and the crypt dates from that period. The fresco room has also been preserved from the Renaissance period. In the middle of the nineteenth century, Count Joseph von Trauttmansdorff bought the dilapidated building and renovated it using neo-Gothic elements. Trauttmansdorff Castle is thus Tyrol’s earliest example of a neo-Gothic castle. The next owner, Baron Friedrich von Deuster raised the east wing of the castle one level by adding the grand Rococo Hall in 1899, significantly altering the shape of the castle. The castle, which had been neglected after the world wars, was renovated again between 2000 and 2003: the siding, chapel, crypt, Rococo Hall, and Empress Elisabeth’s second floor living quarters have all been restored to their former splendour. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff are part of South Tyrol's leading agricultural research facility: Laimburg Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry; it was, in fact, built by Laimburg Estate Management. As a province-owned botanical garden, Trauttmansdorff is managed as a recreational attraction with a great deal of team spirit and in accordance with principles of modern corporate governance.

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