Immersed in the waters of Lake Maggiore, which accumulate heat during the summer and return it to the atmosphere in the winter, the Islands enjoy a subtropical climate.

Arundel Castle is the home of the Earl’s of Arundel & Dukes of Norfolk for centuries (since1067) and the current Duke and Duchess of Norfolk are forward thinking and great exponents of the gardens which makes working at Arundel Castle fantastic, the garden team feel that they are not only part of history, but also making history as the gardens continue to evolve.

A 50-acre pleasure garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Chanticleer is one of the most visually exciting, imaginative, and romantic gardens in the U.S. Formerly the private estate of the Rosengartens, the garden is a study of textures and forms where foliage trumps flowers, the gardeners lead the design, and even the drinking fountains are sculptural. It is a garden of delights and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home. The garden has evolved greatly since opening to the public in 1993.