CITRUS, REDISCOVERED: Recognize, Care for, and Know-how
Masterclass with Paolo Galeotti
Saturday, June 14, from 09:30 to 17:00
A unique opportunity for botany enthusiasts eager to deepen their knowledge of citrus plants.
Specialized in the restoration and conservation of historic gardens and parks, Paolo Galeotti has worked with the Ministry of Culture, the Superintendency for Architectural and Landscape Heritage of Florence, the Special Superintendency for the Florentine Museum Hub, the Regional Directorate of Museums of Tuscany, and as Coordinator of the Technical Office and the Parks and Gardens Office.
He has curated and supervised the restoration of many historic gardens of the Medici villas, from the Garden of Villa Medicea di Castello to the Gardens of the Napoleonic Villas on Elba Island.
Event Program
09:30 – Registration at the Fattoria Reception
10:00 – Theoretical Introduction at the Biodiversity Hall
A brief overview of citrus plants, their various types, and maintenance practices.
11:00 – Coffee Break
11:15 – A deeper look at the citrus plants of the Medici collection, including cultivation and care techniques
12:30 – Q&A Session
13:00 – Buffet Lunch
14:00 – Demonstrative Practices