Starting the gardening season
On 26 April we started the new gardening season together. The big building activity was the construction of a Benjes hedge at the entrance to the gardens. With combined forces and expert support from die Summer, the work went quickly.…
Campfire and soup
One afternoon in November, some hard-working volunteers lent a hand to work together in the garden for the last time this year. The last apples were harvested, the hedge was trimmed, the garden was made winter-proof and the construction of…
Cinema Open-Air 2021
In the framework of Umsonst&Draußen there was a cinema open-air in the gardens on 14. August 2021 in cooperation with Kino ist Programm e.V., showing the film BUTENLAND. Drinks were served and members of the Volxküche offered pizza baked in…
New board
Our annual general meeting on Thursday, 12.08.2021, was a great event! It showed that it is important to very many members, to help shape and live our community. We would like to thank all those who were there, and also…
Winter Rest
The garden is waiting for spring. Nevertheless, there is much to discover. Between the strawberry leaves, the yellow blossoms of the winterling peep out. The buds of the redcurrant are still tightly closed.
New raised beds
From various donations we were able to put up new raised beds in the garden, which will make the work easier especially for older gardeners.
Mice babies relocated
In our community garden, where pesticide use is completely avoided according to our gardeners’ agreement, not only various plants feel comfortable, but also this family of mice. They have decided to raise their young in the raised bed box by…
Work on the roof III
In the meantime, there has been more progress with the extension of the roof. For example, a new larger metal gutter has been installed. Hopefully we will not lose much water in the future, even during heavy rains.
Spruce needle liqueur
I made another jar of spruce needle liqueur. All you need is rock candy, grain schnapps and a portion of fresh soft green shoots of the common spruce (picea abies). The spruce is easily recognised by the fact that all…
Work on the roof II
Work on the roof has also continued in the meantime.