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Tag: Mediterranean Garden Society

  • Thursday, April 4 – Monday, April 15 – Morocco & Andalucia: Islamic Gardens and Architecture

    Travel to the Imperial Cities of Marrakech, Fez, and Meknes, to Tangier and across the Straits of Gibraltar to the Moorish Kingdoms of Granada, Cordoba, and Seville. Visiting private and public gardens you’ll see the defining elements of Islamic design and architecture. Along the way we’ll explore those ancient medinas and fabulous palaces that have enchanted travelers for centuries plus stay in historic hotels and enjoy regional cuisine in private homes and acclaimed restaurants; join us on this grand adventure.

    This Pacific Horticulture Morocco & Andalucía tour, co-sponsored by San Diego Horticulture Society, will be escorted by Katherine Greenberg, who is an author and garden designer with a special interest in California native plants, PHS board member, and past president of PHS and the Mediterranean Garden Society

    For more information, contact Sterling Tours. Reach them by phone at 800-976-9497 or access the Morocco & Andalucia itinerary listed at the Sterling Tours website, www.sterlingtoursltd.com.

  • Saturday, April 14 – Tuesday, April 24 – Mallorca & Menorca: Gardens, Art, and Cuisine

    A trip to the Mediterranean is planned by the Pacific Horticulture Society and the Northwest Horticultural Society April 14 – 24, led by Sofia Barroso, and escorted by Katherine Greenberg. Join them for a spring tour of Mallorca, where you have invitations to visit spectacular private gardens and art collections.
    The tour will take you from the lovely patios of Palma to elegant country estates and charming seaside villages. You will also explore the island of Menorca, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with fascinating archaeological sites and distinctive architecture. Along the way, experience the generous hospitality, regional cuisine, and scenic beauty of the Balearic Islands.

    Tour escort Katherine Greenberg is a garden designer with a special interest in Mediterranean gardens. She is a past president of Pacific Horticulture Society and the Mediterranean Garden Society (MGS). Katherine studied at the University of Madrid, and she has led a number of tours to Spain with a focus on gardens, culture, and cuisine. During her term as president of the MGS, she started a branch of the Society in Mallorca.  This tour is planned for a small group. Early reservations are encouraged.  Image of a garden in Palma shown below is from the excellent website www.onbotanicalphotography.blogspot.com. The complete trip itinerary is available online: http://www.sterlingtoursltd.com/Mallorca2012.html.