There will be the 11th annual spring gardening exhibition at the Giardini della Landriana Fri 21 April-Sun 23 April, 10.00-19.00. Famous names in the world of gardening will be present to give the public ideas on how to create stylish gardens. Rare blooms and carnivorous plants as well as flowers used to create the current ethnic-tropical trend will be on display. Giardini della Landriana, Via Campo di Carne 51, Tor S. Lorenzo, Ardea, tel. 0691014140 or 0396081551,

www.giardinidellalandriana.it.

Between Fri 21 April and Tues 25 April, the town of Monte Porzio Catone will hold the 11th edition of its international orchid festival in the historic centre. Fri 21 April, 17.00-20.00, Sat 22 April-Tues 25 April, 10.00-20.00. For more information see www.nonsoloorchidee.it or contact the comune of Monte Porzio Catone on tel. 069428323.