Italy is a country with an ornamental gardening tradition , date back to the romish epoch . The industry is still warm , with area such as Tuscany and Puglia being major producer in Europe . There is a flock to learn from the Italian industry , which is why AIPH and FCI have format a horticultural tour of the country from 2 - 1 January 2025 .
Organized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers ( AIPH ) , FloraCulture International ( FCI ) , and Explorations by Thor , this tour offer the perfect opportunity for horticultural professional to discover more about Italy and the Italian industry .
Explorations by Thor is a U.S.-based companionship that specializes in creating custom husbandry tours . These go may be a variation of USDA - related study abroad misstep , authoritative agribusiness , horticulture , or securities industry trade missions .
Hundreds of years ago , the Romans engaged in large - exfoliation refinement of roses in Pompei and spell other varieties from Egypt . Since that time , Italy has expanded into many other areas , including potted citrus trees , palms , and Mediterranean plants .
The slip will begin in the spirit of Milan on Friday 2 May , where guests will be taken on a tour of the urban center ’s impressive historical center . The following day , Saturday 3 May , the term of enlistment will continue onto the Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore , north of Milan . Not only are these island absorb in history , they are also home to stunning garden . Isola Bella features baroque gardens , which were completed in 1671 , while Isola Madre boasts English - panache gardens that breed eight hectare .
On Sunday 4 May , delegate will be taken to the AIPH - approved International Horticultural Show Euroflora in Genoa . The 13th edition of the ornamental plant show returns to the revitalized Waterfront of Levante and will showcase a blend of Italian horticulture and art . Euroflora ’s theme , " Nature Makes Space " , is not just a musical phrase but a becharm geographic expedition of the kinship between nature and our milieu .
From Genoa , the tour will continue onto Tuscany via the Cinque Terre , a serial of towns along the Tuscan coast , to make it in Pistoia on Tuesday 6 May . Here , delegate will visit local baby’s room in this horticultural center of attention before moving on to the iconic city of Florence .
On Wednesday 7 May , guests will trip to the magnificent capital letter of Italy : Rome , where the remainder of the circuit will take station . In addition to visiting Rome ’s telling historical land site , such as the Pantheon , Trevi Fountain , and the Spanish Steps , AIPH and FCI have arranged tours of local nurseries . The misstep will conclude with a visit to the Vatican and St. Peter ’s Basilica on Friday 9 May .
Reservations for the tour be $ 3,525 for bivalent occupancy rooms and let in accommodation , transportation , term of enlistment , and meals . Single occupancy rooms can be reserved for a supplement of $ 750 . The deadline for registration is 24 March 2025 .
For more information : AIPHwww.aiph.org
