In the beginning was the Perugia Flower Show. It was 2008 and since then the format was exported" in many other Italian cities, to become a national network of market-exhibitions of rare and unusual plants. The first meeting for 2016 is scheduled for mid-March, at Modica."In every edition - the organizers explain - the Flower Show is home to the best collectors and domestic producers of rare plant varieties and unusual, the plant collections if not impossible to find in this type of events: from lesser-known species of roses to perennials, hydrangeas , botanical orchids, camellias, azaleas, collections of citrus fruits, cacti and succulents, century-old specimens of bonsai, aquatic plants, pelargoniums, Mediterranean, bulbs, carnivorous, tillandsie, herbs and much more. "Alongside the botanical wonders, also a section dedicated to furnishings from overseas and domestic, crafts, gardening professional equipments, but also gastronomic delights and wellness.Goal of the event is to disseminate the culture of green, through meetings with experts, courses, initiatives for children, seminars and scientific workshops.The Voyage of the Flower Show 2016 begins from the historical center of Modica, 18 to 20 March