At the Provincial Government Building in Ghent, you will discover why East Flanders is known as the province of ornamental horticulture. 

Almost 10,000 flower bulbs brighten up spring on the Provincieplein. 

With a walking map under your arm, you can learn more about heritage trees, experience the charm of the Ghent Azalea, admire the Japanese art of flower arranging Ikebana and take a look at the mini gardens in the plant bowls of the Jong Tuin Labo.

In the provincial hall, look for the artwork “Girl with Flowers” by Gustave De Smet. Along the way, be surprised by a floating flower arrangement by De Groene Verbeelding.
The icing on the cake is the Paradeplein with the largest roof garden in the province of East Flanders. Here, Buro Landschap transformed the former barracks into a public neighbourhood park. This is an urban oasis on top of an underground car park and workspaces. Not a single drop of water is wasted in this climate garden. Here, a lot of attention is paid to plant species that attract insects and birds.

Feeling peckish? At Resto Leo, you can enjoy delicious East Flemish farm and regional products.

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