Giardini della Landriana. Lazio, Italy.
Marchesa Lavinia Taverna and her husband acquired this piece of barren land in the 1950’s to build a garden. Initially Lavinia added plants and tended the garden herself. At the suggestion of a friend, she contacted Russell Page to add some structure. Their collaboration resulted in 23 distinct garden rooms that are full of ideas and inspiration. While some are formal and others informal, each is a masterpiece.

Happy Valentine's Day! Don't forget to let the important people in your life know how much they mean to you.... Since nothing says "I love you" like the rose, join me here on a brief trip around the world to my favorite rose gardens. What's your favorite rose garden?