Did you all know that the oldest known botanical garden dates back to 1545 in Padua, Italy? It was designed for medicinal plants and showcases the deep history of landscape architecture. I find it fascinating how much we can learn from these ancient spaces as we look for sustainable practices today.
It’s wild to think that the oldest botanical garden dates back to 1545 — imagine the plants that have been nurtured there! , it drives me nuts when modern practices ignore this incredible heritage. We could really learn a lot from how they approached sustainability back then.
It’s interesting to think about how many of those ancient plants might still be relevant today — in my experience, incorporating heirloom varieties into modern gardens can bridge that history with sustainability. Have you ever tried using any medicinal plants in your landscape?