One of the many things I enjoy about Italy is the flowers. Italians love flowers, and not just in gardens: they grow them in every available corner. Particularly in the mountains, the displays can be spectacular.
Bormio
Red geraniums are a favorite. Bergamo, June
Even shop windows can be decorated with flowers. Varenna, April
And lakes. Varenna
And roads. Tuscany, July
and views. Tuscany, July
and doorways
and entire houses
The secret is to have an army of dedicated little old ladies to take care of them!Bergamo
The determined balcony gardener can even find room for a garden gnome.Chiavenna, August
