How Our Eco-Farms Took Root in Italy

When we planned our Italian activities, the idea was simple: create two small ecological bio-farms connected to our schools and use them as outdoor learning spaces. In reality, the process taught us just as much about civic cooperation and patience as it did about sustainability.

We established two flower bio-farms: a rose plot in Colleferro and a tulip plot in Rome, located in La Torretta Senior Park. Because both participating schools are Sunday schools connected to churches, our available spaces were mainly church yards and nearby public parks. This shaped the final concept and led us to choose low-impact flower plots that could be maintained with simple tools and minimal resources.

With expert guidance, students planted rose bushes and tulip bulbs, learning about soil preparation, correct planting techniques, and sustainable maintenance. Each plot covers around 60 m², proving that even small green spaces can have strong educational and community impact.