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Welcome to La Terrazza
We're exploring the fascinating story of the oldest garden in Venice, its botanical heritage and delicious recipe collections. Come inside and discover…
Mar 20, 2022
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October in our Venetian kitchen garden
From squash to sage. Autumn favorites from the hanging gardens of San Zaccaria, and which plants grow best in low-lying zones exposed to acqua alta.
Oct 8, 2023
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The Bohemian gardens of Venice
The fifth season is the season of painters: Discover my itinerary around the secret gardens that inspired Venetian painters like Tizian and Tintoretto
Sep 25, 2023
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Iris Loredana
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The wisteria on Campo San Provolo
The forgotten story of a much-loved Campo San Provolo and its wisteria
Sep 8, 2023
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Iris Loredana
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L'acqua di San Giovanni: Celebrating the Night of San Giovanni in the Lagoon
In the Lagoon of Venice, the Night of San Giovanni (23 to 24 June) is dedicated to celebrating la splendida natura in estate - the splendid nature in…
Jun 18, 2023
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Iris Loredana
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When was the Real Birthday of Venice?
Apr 27, 2022
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Iris Loredana
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Decoding the Age of Venetian Gardens
Sep 7, 2022
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Paradise Garden
Feb 12, 2022
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Iris Loredana
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Magical plants in Venice: A Botanical Exhibition at Biblioteca Marciana
Mar 21, 2023
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Iris Loredana
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Easter is different in Venice
Read the secret story of Pasquetta - Easter Monday in Venice. And bake a special, historical recipe from the San Zaccaria monastery collection
Apr 8, 2023
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Iris Loredana
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What's blossoming now in Venice: Easter Week & Early Spring Round-Up
Garden glimpses and our favorite yellow spring blossoms. Nonna's Easter cake, a walk and story about our neighborhood, and rediscovering the spring…
Apr 1, 2023
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A Venetian Easter Story & Neighborhood Walk
Neighborhood Guide #1: San Zaccaria - San Lorenzo. This is the story of our neighborhood in Venice, told by Nonna Lina.
Mar 29, 2023
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Magical plants in Venice: A Botanical Exhibition at Biblioteca Marciana
Telling the story of Venice as botanical and culinary melting pot
Mar 21, 2023
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How the gardening season starts in Venice
While mimosa trees play the major role in early spring in the Lagoon, discover a few secrets about Venetian gardens in late winter and early spring…
Mar 14, 2023
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Iris Loredana
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Spring Awakening: The Venetian Flower Walk (Part 1, March)
Welcome to the most colorful month of the year in Venice! And until 1797, the City used to celebrate "Anno Novo more veneto" on March 1st.
Mar 7, 2023
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Why Venetian gardens are resilient
Recalling 12 - 17 November 2019 & the progress the garden is making
Nov 13, 2022
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Iris Loredana
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The Gardens of the Seven Seas
Talking about the origins of Venetian gardens, and the ancient Lagoonscape called Septem Maria - Seven Seas
Oct 13, 2022
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Iris Loredana
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The Story of Ombriola, the Garden Island in the Lagoon
Mapping Venice in the 5th century AD, and the forgotten story of its first orchard, which was a monastery garden.
Oct 5, 2022
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Iris Loredana
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September Postcard: Early Autumn Flavors
Read all September garden and food stories, and what to expect in October
Oct 2, 2022
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Orto e Frutteto: September Flavors and Nonna's Tomato Sugo
The story of why we (don't) love tomatoes in Venice, and Nonna's recipe for pasta all'arrabbiata.
Sep 27, 2022
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My Venetian Fall Garden
Abitare nel verde: Autumn impressions from Venice, home-made eucalyptus drinks, and Nonna's secret to make autumn-flavored minestra.
Sep 26, 2022
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A Garden in Venice
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