Green Square

This year, the project wishes to communicate a strong message of sustainability. Exacerbated  by the global crisis, something as basic as the choice of plants for gardens, parks and flowerbeds is to be done with great care. One of our objectives is to introduce lesser-known plant species to Italy such as ornamental grasses and rustic perennials which require little watering and maintenance. Another is to celebrate the orchard which has long represented care for the earth along with serving an educational purpose for children and teenagers. Therefore our hope is to leave a message of sustainability, not only regarding the environment but also the food we eat. The orchard looks to the traditional landscapes of the Hills of Bergamo where “one may observe the wonderful geometry of tillage crops grazing the soil, their dramatic colours adding to the scene”. (prof. Lelio Pagani). All this to tempt passers by to spend time in the famous square which has become a garden, “the Green Square”, a meeting point for all to highlight the events which are happening in the beautiful Teatro Sociale and in some of the most attractive locations in the Upper Town where internationally famous landscape architects tell of their work and experiences with gardens and the environment.