Sacro Bosco: A Mystical Sculpture Park Near Rome
Spooky season is here.
North of Rome, in Tuscia, there is a mystical place called the Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo or the Parco dei Mostri (Park of Monsters).
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Simple Tips to Plant a Carbon Sink Garden in Your Backyard
For a better future.
If even a fraction of the world’s population implemented regenerative practices in their backyards, balconies, and community gardens, the results could be staggering. This article offers basic tips and techniques to maximize carbon sequestration in your garden.
The Gardens of Suzhou
Three must-visits.
Just west of Shanghai, Suzhou in Jiangsu Province of East China, is a historic city best known for its intricate canal system, beautifully designed bridges and UNESCO-designated classical gardens.
The Poison Garden of Blarney Castle
Plants to cure or kill.
Despite its great beauty, the Irish castle is home to one of the most poisonous gardens in the world.
Spring Gardens
In bloom.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Whether kept with care in a glass house or growing wild in meadows, botanical varieties of all sorts wait yearlong for the pinnacle of spring. In this spirit, we unearth five stories from the NUVO archive inspired by greenery.
Paris Goes Green
New initiatives freshen the French capital.
Paris has one of the shortest supplies of green space—but its vibrant spirit is getting a fresh lift.
A Guide to the Châteaux and Gardens of the Loire Valley
Mythical beauty, historic sites.
One needs no occasion to enjoy the historic garden styles, rolling vineyards, and ancient wisteria vines that make this region so Edenic—only a sense of where to explore.
Kengo Kuma’s Cultural Village
Serenity now.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Long overshadowed by the city’s more buzzy offerings, the Portland Japanese Garden is getting its time in the limelight thanks to a new addition designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
London’s Chelsea Physic Garden
A botanical gem.
The Chelsea Physic Garden—originally established as the Apothecaries’ Garden—remains true to its healing roots, containing approximately 5,000 plants of every hue in its walled microclimate embrace.
