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.

What is the theme for this year's International Garden Festival?

How many gardens have been featured in the festival since 1992?

What is the significance of the living vertical spiral mentioned in the text?

What does the festival provide for visitors in terms of gardening ideas?

How does the festival help people understand nature at home?