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1. An ecological garden

1. An ecological garden

Welcome to the garden of Microcosm. You have just entered and chosen to discover it with this audio guide that will give you information and directions during your walk. At the beginning of each stage, a panel will indicate the number to activate the corresponding...
2. The Sensory Garden – Part One

2. The Sensory Garden – Part One

Here is the sensory path, a collection of plants that emphasises the fragrant essences, the leathery or tomentose leaves, the wrinkled barks. You can also take your shoes off to appreciate the difference in the route’s coatings; earth, gravel, grass, lava stone...
3. The Sensory Garden – Part Two

3. The Sensory Garden – Part Two

Welcome to the coolest part of the garden, dominated by shades of blue, the sound of water, and the scent of lavender. The French city of Grasse started the perfume industry with lavender about 300 years ago. By opening the lids of the 6 terracotta bowls, you will...
4. The insect world

4. The insect world

Breathe in slowly through your nose… Smell and guess… Do you know what plants they are? You’re not the only one who comes here to enjoy the fragrance, your competitors are real experts! These are insects, butterflies in particular. The flowery...
5. Rural civilisation

5. Rural civilisation

Looking at the Caltagirone landscape from here, you can make out small abandoned rural constructions, new houses under the historical centre of Caltagirone, cultivated fields previously covered by forests… The landscape changes over time, it transforms. In the...
3. The Sensory Garden – Part Two

6. The plants that feed us

Here, you’re at the outdoor workshop. It’s used for events, especially children’s workshops. Signs show the best way to compost, reduce water consumption, or protect a garden while respecting the environment… These examples are put into...