This course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge on olive trees and hand pruning techniques of olive trees
ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Friday 6.3.2026 – From 6 pm to 8 pm – CLASSROOM ON LINE
Saturday 7.3.2026/Sunday – OUTDOOR
Topic:
- Introduction
- trees and olive trees
- hand pruning technique in olive trees
The lessons are held by Enrico Lazzari agronomist, friend of the Hortus Urbis.
Address: Parco Garbatella, via Rosa Raimondi Garibaldi 16, Rome
Fee: Suggested donation of 35.00 € per person
Limited availability
Additional information:
- Indoor lectures followed by outdoor hands-on gardening in the Parco Garbatella
- In case of rain the activities will be post-poned
How we will spend your donation:
- We’ll buy materials and plants for the course activities
- We’ll buy materials and plants for the maintenance and improvement of the Hortus Urbis
- Contribution to Legambiente Garbatella
We thank Legambiente Garbatella for their hospitality.
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How to reach us
Hortus Urbis at the former paper mill “ Cartiera Latina”, via Appia Antica, 42 /50 (near the fountain)
Bike: Cristoforo Colombo bike route and Circonvallazione Ardeatina.
Bus: 118 and 218 on the Appia Antica (Domine Quo Vadis stop) or 30express, 714 and 715 (Cristoforo Colombo/Bavastro stop or Cristoforo Colombo/Circonvallazione Ostiense stop) and then short walk along the Circonvallazione Ardeatina in the Scott Park.
Car: parking at via Carlo Conti Rossini, Largo Gavaligi, via Omboni, via Scott and surroundings and then short walk along the Circonvallazione Ardeatina in the Scott Park.



