The municipality of Aia will host a new edition of its collection plant fair this weekend, gathering fifty nurseries from various parts of the world. Those who visit Iturraran on Saturday and Sunday will discover authentic botanical treasures from Euskadi, the rest of Spain, and even France.

The objective of this edition is to demonstrate to the public that gardening is not merely an aesthetic pursuit, but a movement intrinsically linked to sustainability, gastronomy, and new lifestyles. In this context, and in response to climate change and droughts, the fair will showcase sustainable gardening proposals that require minimal water, such as xeriscaping, succulents, and low-maintenance grasses.

Additionally, six specialized producers of great interest to the culinary and hospitality sectors will attend the fair. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase ancient tomato varieties that have disappeared from conventional markets, organic local vegetable seeds, and collections of small fruits. Furthermore, there will be a chance to observe some of nature's most hidden treasures, such as carnivorous plants that consume insects, giant tree-like ferns that transport us to the age of dinosaurs, or Protea lilies, with a history spanning over 100 million years.

Beyond exploring the fair, attendees can participate in complementary activities held at Iturraran and the Aia cultural center, including a special children's workshop organized by Guka, scheduled from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Tickets purchased in advance will cost 5 euros (6 euros on the day of the event), and a free bus service will be provided from the car parks and Zarautz train station.