On Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, we celebrate autumn with Fiorile | Gardens & Flowers on Display, which returns to the Rose Garden of the Moncalieri Castle for its 10th edition in 2024.

A weekend dedicated to gardening and horticulture, featuring workshops on biodiversity, cultural events, art exhibitions, walks, and readings.

Program

Saturday, October 26, 2024

• 10:00 AM: Educational workshop. Led by Impollinatori Metropolitani (Urban Pollinators)
• 10:30 AM: Immersive walk from the Rose Garden to Podere La Cardinala, with a stop in the vineyard, music by Arduo Pop. Led by Nordic Walking Andrate
• 11:00 AM: Opening remarks with Mayor Paolo Montagna and Antonella Parigi, Councillor for Culture and Tourism of Moncalieri
• 12:00 PM: Presentation of the book “Seeds. An Adventure to Begin”. Led by A.Di.P.A. (Piemonte Section)
• 2:00 PM: Talk “A Glass of Wine is Good for the Heart” with the Italian Heart and Resuscitation Association. Organized by Vendemmia Torino – Grapes in Town
• 3:00 PM: Garden meeting with Alessandra Viola and nursery owners Giani, Gramaglia, and Podere Le Rocche
• 4:00 PM: Educational workshop. Led by Beesù
• 6:00 PM: Closing

Sunday, October 27, 2024

• 10:00 AM: Educational workshop. Led by Impollinatori Metropolitani
• 11:00 AM: Talk “Growing Bulbs in Pots and Gardens”. Led by Gianpiero Gauna
• 12:00 PM: Masterclass “Blind Wine Tasting” with producer Pietro Monti. Organized by Vendemmia Torino – Grapes in Town
• 1:00 PM: Autumn Flavors – Refreshment Area
• 2:00 PM: Social Knitting Workshop
• 2:00 PM: Immersive walk to the Church of the Carmelo and San Giuseppe. Led by Cultural Heritage Volunteers of the Carignano Culture and Tourism Project
• 2:30 PM: Immersive walk to the Coltivabile Vineyard. Organized by Vendemmia a Torino – Grapes in Town
• 3:00 PM: Garden meeting with Laura Brezzi Caponetti and Giorgio Caponetti
• 4:00 PM: Educational workshop. Led by Impollinatori Metropolitani
• 5:00 PM: Meeting with artist Raffaella Brusaglino and presentation of the site-specific installation “Pioniera”. With garden master Marco Gramaglia
• 6:00 PM: Closing