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By: Mike S.

Mike S. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:23:43 +0000

Hi, Michelle. Thanks for stopping by! And yes, I want to be back there too – it’s a city with an exciting, zingy feel. And the coffee was….oh boy. **Mike’s pupils dilate to the size of dinner-plates**. From there I went to the rural Abruzzo region, so I’ve come back rather greenery-obsessed, with great plans for the garden. 🙂

By: Mike S.

Mike S. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:20:41 +0000

You rebel you, Sarah. 🙂 Yes, where modern architecture fails to bring a place alive (in more than one way), then a bit of natural muscle shoving its way through the concrete is very welcome…….

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:51:32 +0000

Hey Mike! I was just in Rome myself (last week) and I was completely in awe of the beautiful way everyone’s balconies were filled with greenery. It makes me so jealous… I may need to put a window box outside my apartment (although my co-op board will probably try to force me to take it down…grumble). Ah, Rome! I want to go back 😉

By: Sarah I

Sarah I — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:36:29 +0000

Yes, I love this idea! Cities run rampant with plants! I have to admit, I get a particular glee when I see tree roots busting through the sidewalks. It feels like a tiny victory. 🙂