Guided by the theme Body & Home , from CASACOR São Paulo 2023 , landscaper Mônica Costa presents a sensorial and immersive Urban Garden of well-being and pleasure. There are 100 m² that promote connection with nature and awaken environmental awareness , encouraging visitors to get involved in growing plants, allowing them to better understand the life cycle of food, the importance of water and the need for sustainable agricultural practices . "This experience can lead to a deeper appreciation of the environment and a greater adoption of ecological behaviors," says the professional, who is an expert in creating urban gardens, a trend that has dominated her office's requests for post-pandemic gardens . Upon entering the space, visitors are immediately immersed in the balcony , which seeks to explore disconnection, showing how to allow oneself to touch, smell, cultivate, receive and be enchanted by the wonders of nature. The refuge has a picnic-style table, fabric sculpture and wooden benches, which mix with Vietnamese vases , ornamental and fruit plants such as jabuticaba, olive, orange and tropical foliage. Outside, a vertical garden was created on the wall, which is a true oasis of beauty and tranquility due to its different species of plants, which give it a unique and charming look .

Among the foliage, two in particular stand out: the Philodendron Ondulata , exuberant with its vibrant green leaves, and the Boldinho , with very delicate purple flowers. Nature is also expressed in pots with rosemary, basil, lavender and a mix of herbs , which includes goldfish, rue, parsley, pepper, chives, bell pepper and mint, which bring a pleasant aroma to the environment. “Working with the land, feeling nature, perceiving cycles and observing the dynamics of life interacting all the time, awakens our senses , takes care of our health and nourishes us. I worked on the functional garden of the urban garden as well as a sensory garden Ways of interacting with the space and expanding the connection, bringing beauty and functionality to the garden, that is, body and home ”, adds the landscaper.

CASACOR Service Sao Paulo 2023

Where: National Complex, on Paulista Avenue, 2073 - São Paulo (SP) When: May 30th to August 6th, 2023 Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 10pm. Sundays and holidays, 11am to 9pm. Digital box office: https://appcasacor.com.br/events/saopaulo-2023/tickets