It will be a weekend dedicated to nature, that from 17 and 18 May 2025 in Ponttenure (PC), when the Castello di Paderna, immersed in the countryside of Piacenza, will organize the spring edition of “The fruits of the castle”. A unique event of its kind, which will bring 130 Italian exhibitors together between rare plants, crafts, botanical culture and environmental education
Consciously: The message of the 2025 edition
This year the event recognizes itself in the theme “Consciously you”An expression that underlines the importance of the personal growth path in the relationship with nature. This year’s edition, unique in its kind, organizes the event The fruits of the castle And it is presented as an opportunity to think about the environment, not only by plants, but also through meetings, workshops, tastings and educational activities for young and old.
The program: a fair that cultivates ideas
The opening of Saturday 17 May is entrusted to a workshop environmental entitled “The planetary vegetable garden”dedicated to young students from the Piacenza Liceo Respighi, called to confront the future of the planet. After this, a botanical floor with Daniele Tara and his exploration of the universe of Hydrangeas.
Claudio Porchia will intervene with an original seminar that unites gastronomy and nature, remembering how “The flowers are good, even on the table”.
There will also be room for a tribute to Guglielmi Libereso, unforgettable gardener and visionary figure of the 1900s.
In the afternoon, reflection becomes philosophical with Stefano di Lazzaro who says: “Awareness is a process, not a starting point”. Will close the day with a tasty break, with the “Conscious snack”With slow food presidia products.
On Sunday, May 18, Daniele Zanzi will guide a meeting about the secret language of the trees. The aperitif under the great oak will be the symbolic moment to celebrate their interest in our daily lives. Space too “Social Botanica” with Mauro Ferrari that, by provocation “We are weeds”invites us to think about the value of diversity.
Children’s room: Environmental education between play and fantasy
Younger visitors will be the protagonists of manual, playful and ecological activities. They will be able to create “Peace Bombs”with field seeds, construction “Hotel for current insects”With natural materials and planting sunflowers to grow at home.
The IL Tarlo Association will animate the two days with wooden games for all ages, from the wandering playroom to the top song, to “Cicloatorio” That combines movement and creativity. There will be no shortage “Green Library of Children” and a new chance to “Conscious snack”.
Creative workshops for adults
During the event, flower designer Giusy Ferrari Cielo will hold free courses for creating Crespa Paper flowers. All materials are supplied and it will be necessary to book in advance.
At the same time, it will be possible to participate in an embroidery laboratory presented by hosts High Fashion embroidery. The 90 -minute course has a cost of 32 euros and includes a kit with shopper and frame.
Lunch and relaxation in the green
Those who want to have lunch in the historic rooms of the castle or relax with a picnic in the park, between flowers and centuries -trees. The autumn edition of the event is already planned for 11 and 12 October 2025.
For more information: The fruits of the castle