11 December 2024
A Summer Visit to The Botanical Gardens in Palermo, Sicily
Full holiday mode!
No holiday is complete without a visit to botanical gardens and this summer, Phil and I had the pleasure of visiting the Botanical Gardens in Palermo, Sicily—a destination that has long been on our list. As the co-creators of Caisson Gardens, we’re always looking for new inspiration to share with our visitors, and the gardens in Palermo, especially their extraordinary Herbarium, did not disappoint.
For those who don’t know, Phil and I spent many years running a set design company, creating lush, green environments for the film industry. That chapter of our lives instilled in us a deep appreciation for how plants and design work hand in hand to tell a story. Now, with Caisson Gardens, we get to channel that passion into a living, breathing space open for everyone to enjoy.
From incredible Ficus trees to huge cacti, and tranquil lotus ponds to exquisite orchids, the gardens were a delight.
Herbarium Mediterraneum Panormitanum was beautiful and particularly fascinating.
They look like books don’t they? In fact, they are samples of different hardwoods cleverly cut and labelled to resemble them.
It’s a shame we couldn’t bring these charmers home with us!
