Understand plants
Observe, identify and compare. Photographs and plant profiles help readers understand species and make more informed choices.
Il Millepiante 2026ABOUT US · IL MILLEPIANTE
Knowledge
takes root.
We are a specialist horticultural publisher. We turn experience, research and passion into books to study, consult and use in practice.
3
generations, one family passion
40+
years of horticultural experience in our team
13
titles, many ways to explore plants
ONE SPECIALISM, MANY PERSPECTIVES
The world of plants
is our field.
Botany, gardening, vegetable growing and landscape: we focus on the knowledge needed to understand plants and work with them. Our technical and scientific resources connect study with practical experience.
Il Millepiante is a family publishing business, now in its third generation with Luis Alberto Bettini. That continuity meets new ways of communicating, design expertise and an international outlook.
THE MILLEPIANTE BADGE
An approach behind
every publication.
The badge identifies publications developed by our team at every stage, from the first idea to the finished book. A shared effort with specialists and contributors bringing over 40 years of experience in horticulture.
Quality comes from a process: carefully developed content, a consistent structure and specialist review.
Start with a real need
We define who the book is for and the need it should help address: identifying a plant, choosing a species, designing or growing.
Develop the content in house
Concept, writing and production are overseen by the Millepiante team with specialists and contributors, keeping a clear editorial direction throughout.
Give knowledge a clear structure
We organise text and images consistently, so information is clear and easier to find and compare.
Review through specialist discussion
Peer review involves specialists in the field to check the reliability of the content and refine its accuracy and authority.
FROM PAGE TO PRACTICE
Understand. Design. Grow.
Three connected pathways through our range. Each book explores an aspect of horticulture and complements the others.
Design and work with plants
Connect plant characteristics to the needs of a project. Technical insights for people creating and managing green spaces.
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Grow with understanding
Move from interest to practice. Knowledge and guidance for exploring vegetable growing and supporting work in the garden.
Il MilleortaggiTHE PEOPLE BEHIND IL MILLEPIANTE
Different skills.
A shared passion.
Publishing, architecture, agronomy, design and communication: our work grows from the meeting of different disciplines and people.
CEO · THIRD GENERATION
Luis Alberto Bettini
Leading the family publishing business, Luis Alberto Bettini brings an international outlook and a drive for innovation. Born and raised in the United States, he works in Italian, English and Spanish.
CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR
David Ulivagnoli
Architect, art director and teacher David Ulivagnoli combines design expertise, visual sensitivity and an educational perspective. He is the author of Un Museo a Cielo Aperto.
CONTENT CREATOR
William Mattiello
Trained in agriculture at ITAS Anzilotti in Pescia, William Mattiello shares a lifelong family passion for farming, gardening and olive growing through his educational content.
CONTENT CREATOR · DESIGNER
Alessandra Ramires
With a background in graphic and industrial design at the University of Florence, Alessandra Ramires brings together design, creativity and a passion for plants. Nature is a constant source for her work.
Alongside the team, authors, specialists and contributors support the different publishing projects.
MEET IL MILLEPIANTE
Knowledge grows
when people meet.
At trade fairs and industry events, we bring our books and listen to people who study, design and work with plants. A conversation that continues beyond the pages.
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Your next discovery
starts here.
Find the book for your journey, or talk to us about what you need.
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