VOICED: Gardens take centre stage in the Loire Valley

The International Garden Festival is a vibrant event showcasing innovative garden designs from around the world. With only 26 out of 300 designs selected, the festival has been a platform for creativity since 1992. It attracts global artists, offering both competition and off-competition sections. The festival serves as a source of inspiration, allowing visitors to adapt ideas to their own spaces. Running through summer and autumn, it highlights the balance between human creativity and nature.

How many gardens are selected each year for the International Garden Festival?

• 50

• 26

• 100

• 10

What is the International Garden Festival compared to in the gardening world?

• The World Cup

• Cannes

• The Olympics

• The Oscars

What unique feature does Patrick Blanc's garden design demonstrate?

• Plants that grow without soil

• Plants that change color

• Plants that do not need light to grow

• Plants that grow in water

What can visitors gain from attending the International Garden Festival?

• Opportunities to meet famous architects

• Free gardening tools

• A chance to buy rare plants

• Ideas to adapt to their own gardens

During which seasons does the International Garden Festival take place?

• Spring and Summer

• Autumn and Winter

• Winter and Spring

• Summer and Autumn