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And so it is that in Florence, certain locals have been further beautifying the stunning city centres, some planting seeds in whatever terrain-filled spaces are available in urban areas, whilst others place already-blooming plants for an immediate extra splash of colour.
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For private spaces, Urban Gardeners spend time developing and implementing ingenious ways to utilise balcony and rooftop spaces for the growing of flowers and herbs, whilst Urban Farming is more about home-grown fruit and vegetables, both with a focus on utilising natural and recycled products.
To visit gardens in Florence, one of the most splendid is arguably the Boboli Gardens, the must-visit backyard of the Pitti Palace. The Boboli Garden is open from November through February, 8:15am to 4:30pm, and until 5:30pm throughout March, then from April through October, from 8.15am to 6:30pm. Tickets cost around 8 euro per person.
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If you would like to have a private guide accompanying you, we have private tours that cater to your every desire. From Florence (and Tuscany ) to Rome , Venice to the Cinque Terre and beyond , we are at your beck and call.
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^ Whilst we love flowers and plants, and are very proud of our private gardening efforts, our agency does not support any activities undertaken without appropriate permits or permissions. We encourage anyone who wishes to involved in any such actions to inform themselves on the pertinent regulations imposed in their own local community prior to partaking in such.
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