Introducing the 12th RIMM symposium, on the themes "Mediterranean Gardens - The Time of Plenty - The Time of Virtue - The Time of the Marvellous". We have chosen three themes, looking at key moments from the history of Mediterranean gardens, their material and spiritual dimensions, and their contribution to the development of new ideas. Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.From Thursday 7 to Friday 8 March 2024, Musée Océanographique de Monaco