Orticolario

Advanced gardening at Villa Erba

Orticolario is one of Italy's most important events dedicated to gardening, landscape culture, and the beauty of greenery. It takes place in the centuries-old park of Villa Erba, in Cernobbio, Province of Como, and offers a unique formula that intertwines horticulture, art, design, and landscape culture under the banner of "advanced gardening".

Rare plants, art, and landscape design

The festival brings together around 250 selected exhibitors: nurserymen with rare and collectible plants, art artisans, designers, and landscape creatives. Alongside the stands, artistic installations and the renowned International Creative Spaces Competition transform the park into a journey of discovery, where every corner reveals an idea, a color, a scent.

A different theme every year

Each edition is built around a theme that inspires displays, creative spaces, and the cultural program. The event features workshops, meetings, labs for children and teenagers, and a rich calendar of events dedicated to green culture, as well as a food and wine offering that highlights local flavors.

Beauty and social commitment

Organized by S.O.G.E.O. srl Impresa Sociale, Orticolario combines the promotion of landscape culture with charitable and social purposes. The setting of Villa Erba, overlooking Lake Como, and the boat access from Como included in the ticket make the visit a complete experience, attracting enthusiasts from all over Italy and abroad to Cernobbio.