The olive landscape: A nearly 4,000-year-old legacy of human-nature interaction in the Central Mediterranean
The olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin, deeply intertwined with the region's history, ...
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A century in bloom: the Mellano family’s legacy of flowers, family, and the American Dream
My grandfather was working for another Italian family,” his grandson Bob Mellano tells us. “They would go up into the hills, cutting foliage, greens, and wildflowers, then bring them down by horse and ...
During the spring, the flower Italia Valeriana to grow in Mount Carmel, Galilee, Jerusalem Hills
The name itself, Italia Valeriana, suggests that it does not grow only in Israel but also in Eastern Mediterranean countries ...
The world’s best springtime experiences to add to your bucket list, ranked
From spectacular blossoms and wildflower-strewn mountain meadows to mass migrations and newborn animals taking their first ...
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A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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The best hotels in Sicily for luxury retreats, beach stays and family holidays
barons of Granieri and marquises of Castelluccio – and it’s still managed by the same family. Hotel Villa Favorita retains much of the grandeur of nobility, with a beautiful Italian garden and ...
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35 Most Beautiful Places in Italy
Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. A half-hour train ride from Pisa ...