If you’re a fan of Italian food, hardly anything is easier than marrying your enthusiasm for the culture and cuisine of Italy with your love for gardening. Creating an Italian themed garden is simple, has delicious rewards, and best of all, is a whole lot of fun at every stage—from research and planning all the way up to harvest.
Read on for ideas about what to plant, visual elements to echo the Italian theme, and best of all, what to make with your harvest once plants mature and begin to yield a tasty crop. Start building your Italian-themed garden with backyard staples that fit into the Mediterranean cuisine and aesthetic. This list is a good place to start. Follow the links for each type of plant to get in-depth instructions for their care needs, planting timelines, and methods of harvesting.
