From the diary of the European Solidarity Corps volunteers of Seeds of Future project, which took place in Eboli (SA) from 20/04 to 20/05/2026

Our second week of the Seeds of Future project marked the moment when ideas slowly began turning into physical space.

This week, we began working on the first of the four garden zones, carefully cleaning and preparing the space that will soon be filled with selected plants inspired by the philosophy of the Schola Medica Salernitana. Little by little, the garden started revealing its future form. Digging, clearing, carrying soil under the warm sun, and imagining what this place will look like in just a few months made every part of the work feel meaningful.

With the help of high-quality soil provided by C&F Energy Manure, we prepared the ground for planting and gave the first zone a fresh foundation for everything that is about to grow. There’s something deeply satisfying about this stage of the process, hands covered in soil, tired bodies at the end of the day, and the feeling that something new is slowly taking root.

Alongside the garden work, we spent time at the Legambiente garden, where we refreshed old tables with new paint and colors. What might seem like a small task turned into one of those unexpectedly beautiful moments of collective work – music playing in the background, paint on our hands, conversations flowing naturally, and the space itself slowly becoming warmer and more welcoming through small acts of care.

In between fieldwork, we also focused on shaping the next layers of the project behind the scenes.

From brainstorming the logo and visual identity to developing the map and building the website, we worked on finding ways to visually communicate the story and philosophy behind Seeds of Future. Seeing the project grow not only physically, but creatively as well, made everything feel even more connected.

During the week, we also visited the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Eboli e della Media Valle del Sele, where we were warmly welcomed and introduced to the rich history of this area. Walking through the museum and learning about the layers of cultures, traditions, and everyday life that shaped this region gave us a deeper understanding of the environment we are now becoming part of ourselves.

And of course, beyond all the work, there is always space for the moments that truly hold everything together. Shared meals after long days outside, music echoing through the garden, spontaneous hugs, coffee breaks turning into long conversations, and evenings filled with laughter – these are the moments transforming this project into something much more than work. Slowly, a real sense of community is growing alongside the gardens themselves.

We can’t wait to show you everything we’ve been building, planting, imagining, and creating together and this still feels like only the beginning.