We are pleased to invite you Saturday October 17th to the outdoor Autumn activities for children at Hortus Urbis, the garden with solely ancient Roman plants in the Appia Antica Park.

At 3.00 pm – “BULBI IN FESTA”

Hands-on workshop dedicated to gardening. We will work on daffodils, lilies, saffron and other bulbs. Like real gardeners children will plant the bulbs and participate in the creation of new flower beds in the garden. Each child will plant a bulb in a small pot to take care of, that will bloom in a short time.

• Ages 4 years onwards
• Length: about 50 minutes

TO SIGN UP

To sign up it is mandatory to send an email to hortus.zappataromana@gmail.com, by 12.00 am Friday October 16th. In the email please indicate Name of the child and the adults that will accompany with a telephone number. Your reservation is valid after you’ve received an email with the payment instructions. The cost of the workshop is 10 euro per child.

The activities are outdoor, nevertheless masks must be worn and distances maintained.

Further information: www.hortusurbis.it

In case of rain the activities will be cancelled.

CONTACT:

Email: hortus.zappataromana@gmail.com

FOLLOW US

Web: www.hortusurbis.it

Facebook: Hortus Urbis

Twitter: @zappataromana – #HortusUrbis

Instagram: @zappataromana

SUPPORT HORTUS URBIS

Become a Donor

Become a volunteer

Invite a School

Swap the suit for a shovel

Send us your idea for Hortus Urbis

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 or 218 on the Appia Antica (Domine Quo Vadis stop); 30express, 714 and 715 on the via Cristoforo Colombo (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.

We are pleased to invite you Saturday October 17th to the basket weaving workshop at the Hortus garden.

Every participant will bring home their own handmade basket. Does learning how to weave wicker and make a basket with your own hands in a single day seem impossible? It isn’t!

Hortus Urbis, in the Appia Antica Park, offers a course in which you will learn the basic techniques most commonly used in classical basketry by the old weaving craftsmen. We will make a very old basket, the “Zarzo” made of wicker, with a unique shape obtained through a special technique.

• Where: Hortus Urbis, via Appia Antica 42/50, Roma
• Cost: suggested donation 50,00 euro per person
• Schedule: from 10 am to 5 pm
• Sign up: by 12am on Friday October 16th by email hortus.zappataromana@gmail.com

Additional information:

• Bring working clothes (or an apron) and a brown bag lunch
• Weaving materials and working tools (garden shears, a well-sharpened smooth-bladed knife) will be provided by the organizers
• Good manual skills required

The course will be activated with a number of 6 participants. Since the course is held outdoors, activities may vary depending on weather conditions.

See full program details: www.hortusurbis.it

CONTACT:

Email: hortus.zappataromana@gmail.com

FOLLOW US

Web: www.hortusurbis.it

Facebook: Hortus Urbis

Twitter: @zappataromana – #HortusUrbis

Instagram: @zappataromana

SUPPORT HORTUS URBIS

Become a Donor

Become a volunteer

Invite a School

Swap the suit for a shovel

Send us your idea for Hortus Urbis

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 or 218 on the Appia Antica (Domine Quo Vadis stop); 30express, 714 and 715 on the via Cristoforo Colombo (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.

After a long, hot summer break, it’s finally time to get our hands back in the soil at Hortus Urbis!

Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 12 noon

Our shared garden activities are starting up again, with the first gathering of the autumn season.

We’ll spend the morning getting the garden back into shape after the summer: tidying up the beds, taking care of new autumn sowings and planting, and preparing the green spaces for the cooler months ahead. It will also be a chance to come together again and take care of Hortus as a community.

The activity is open to everyone, with no previous experience required. Participation is free.

Children, parents, grandparents, friends, groups or solo volunteers… age and experience don’t matter. After the summer, what matters is getting together again, enjoying the outdoors and taking care of nature!

We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and closed shoes, and bringing a hat and water.

We look forward to seeing you at Hortus!

Zappata Romana

An event dedicated to anyone who wishes to learn how to propagate plants in a natural, effective, and accessible way, even without previous experience.

During the three-hour session we will explore:

• the physiological mechanisms that regulate healing, rooting, and graft establishment
• the differences between propagation by cuttings and propagation by grafting
• how to choose the appropriate rootstock, scion, and plant material
• the environmental and technical factors that determine successful grafting and rooting
• the main techniques for cutting, preparing, and preserving plant material

The workshop will be divided into two parts:

• a first theoretical section, clear and accessible
• a practical laboratory session, where participants will directly experiment with the techniques

Guided by Alessandro Palenca, expert nurseryman and friend of Hortus Urbis, we will literally “get our hands in the soil” to closely observe how a new plant comes to life.

What You Will Learn

• how to properly prepare a cutting
• how to perform a simple graft and encourage successful establishment
• which plant species are best suited to different propagation techniques
• which tools to use and how to maintain them efficiently
• the most common mistakes that compromise propagation success
• how to independently reproduce the techniques at home or in the garden

The workshop is part of the educational series: “REPRODUCING LIFE: Science and Practice of Plant Propagation” a cycle of lessons dedicated to different strategies of vegetative propagation, from seed sowing to more advanced techniques.

Practical Information

• Venue: Hortus Urbis, Via Appia Antica 42/50 – Rome
• Contribution: suggested donation of €25 per person for each session
• Limited places available: registrations open until all spots are filled

Useful Information

• Outdoor parking is available
• Theoretical lessons and practical activities will take place in the garden
• Tools and materials will be provided to participants

Info and registration: hortus.zappataromana@gmail.com

CONTACT:

Email: hortus.zappataromana@gmail.com

FOLLOW US

Web: www.hortusurbis.it

Facebook: Hortus Urbis

Twitter: @zappataromana – #HortusUrbis

Instagram: @zappataromana

SUPPORT HORTUS URBIS

Become a Donor

Become a volunteer

Invite a School

Swap the suit for a shovel

Send us your idea for Hortus Urbis

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 or 218 on the Appia Antica (Domine Quo Vadis stop); 30express, 714 and 715 on the via Cristoforo Colombo (Cristoforo Colombo/Bavastro stop or Cristoforo Colombo/Circonvallazione Ostiense stop) and then short walk along the Circonvallazione Ardeatina in the Scott Park.

Car: parking available at via Appia Antica 50.

At Hortus Urbis, activities for the care of the shared garden continue.

Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

The session will focus on seasonal tasks: preparing garden beds, planting summer crops, and May sowing. We will also work on watering, mulching, and compost management.

The activity is open to everyone, no experience required. Participation is free. Children, parents, grandparents, friends, groups, or solo volunteers — no matter your age or experience. All that matters is the desire to spend time together and care for nature.

Zappata Romana