02 Apr – Call For Ideas 2026 – Radicepura Garden Festival
1. Introduction
The Radicepura Garden Festival is an event that seeks to promote coexistence between humans and plants, creating an environment that inspires patience and harmony. The festival aims to develop a garden that is simultaneously a sanctuary and a classroom, where people and plants live in dialogue.
2. Presentation
The festival is an initiative by Radicepura, a horticultural park located in Giarre, Sicily, Italy. The event seeks to attract innovative and creative projects that promote coexistence between humans and plants.
3. About the Project
The festival seeks to create a garden that is adaptable and natural, where plants guide the human experience. The project must include elements such as native, exotic, and hybrid plants, wildlife habitats, and gentle pathways for humans. Furthermore, the project should highlight seasonal changes, such as leaf fall, bulb sprouting, and flowering cycles.
4. Schedule
- March 30, 2026: Launch of the call for ideas
- [Date]: [Description] (to be confirmed)
5. Prizes
- 1st place: € 10,000.00 + project publication on the festival website
- 2nd place: € 5,000.00 + project publication on the festival website
- 3rd place: € 2,000.00 + project publication on the festival website
6. Jury
The jury will be composed of experts in gardening, architecture, and design, who will evaluate the projects based on criteria of innovation, creativity, and sustainability.