In Venice, gardens are our way of life, background to normal days. - Jacopo Sansovino (1570).

Did you know that almost half of Venice consists of gardens? In the 15th century, Venice had more than 400 botanical gardens, more than any other city in the world! Many gardens still wait to be rediscovered, and so do their surprising stories and recipes.
Writing this blog was particularly inspired by growing up in a very special garden in the heart of Venice ..