Win a weekend at the Italian garden show Orticolario

Now in its 13th year, Italy’s stylish garden show Orticolario will be dedicated to plants for a sustainable garden. The four-day gardening show is held in the grounds of Villa Erba, Cernobbio, overlooking Lake Como, and brings together top designers, nurseries and garden product companies, all with an eye to the very best in gardening, art and design. Alongside this theme of sustainability, the show takes a look at the water landscape – both what we can do with water and how we might plant without it.

Held just as the seasons tip from summer to autumn, Orticolario gathers together a range of rare, unusual and collectible plants, craftsmanship and design with about 270 carefully selected exhibitors, talks, creative workshops, entertainment and seasonal food and drink. To find out more about the show and events taking place, go to eng.orticolario.it

COMPETITION

Gardens Illustrated is offering readers the chance to win a weekend trip for two to Lake Como, including a visit to Orticolario as VIP guests. The prize (for two people)*

• Flights: out of London to Milan on 29 September 2023; return Milan to London on 1 October 2023.

• Transfers from and to Milan airport.

• Two nights’ B&B at the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel in a double room.

• Tickets for Orticolario garden show on Saturday 30 September with lunch in the VIP area. how TO ENTER For your chance to win, answer the following question correctly:

Closing date 11.59pm, 8 August 2023.

* Prize sponsors: Benetti Viaggi, Cernobbio Limousine Service – Sala Simone, Sheraton Lake Como, Orticolario.

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