Drei Gärten in einem Video. Urban Gardening in Essen.

Urban gardening liegt voll im Trend. Immer mehr Gartenprojekte in den Städten tauchen auf und begeistern die Menschen.

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🌿 The video features a tour of community gardens that are part of a transition town project in Essen.

🌻 There are at least 15 gardens in the area, showing significant growth from when the movement started.

🌱 Community gardening is flexible, with no requirement for membership; people can simply drop by and participate.

🌳 A variety of plants are successfully grown in the gardens, including beans, peas, and strawberries, though some, like green asparagus and potatoes, have proven difficult.

🌺 The gardens serve as experimental spaces and relaxing post-work environments for those without their own gardens.

🌼 Participation is open to everyone, allowing for a fluctuating but constant core group of gardeners.

🥕 The practice of community gardening in urban areas like Essen can adapt to different conditions, including gardening in raised beds due to soil pollution.

🌸 Collaboration among gardeners is emphasized for greater success and influence in the community.

🍀 The community gardens in Essen have been well-supported by the city's green capital initiative, though sustainable support is sought.

🌹 The video underscores the joy of community gardening, learning new skills, and the social aspect of working with others to improve local green spaces.

Timestamped Summary

02:08 Introduction to the Hohmann Garden, a community garden with Michael discussing the type and growth of plants they have, the challenges they face with shade and sandy soil, and how they focus on the community aspect rather than high yields.

09:02 Discussion about the successes and failures in the garden, highlighting the joy of gardening with others and building a community.

11:35 Visit to the Loren Garden, which is gardening on industrial land and can only grow in raised beds due to soil pollution.

15:21 The message emphasizes the importance of community gardeners working together to establish their interests and showing how easy it was to set up many gardens within three years.

16:01 Final thoughts and a call for viewers to like the video, subscribe, and use the provided Amazon links for their next purchases.

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Q&A

Where did the transition town project in Essen start?

The project started at a garden in Bergerhausen, which was the first garden, planned in 2012.

Can anyone join the gardening efforts, and do they need to become members?

Yes, anyone can join. There is no need to become a member anywhere; people can simply visit and participate.

Which days are designated for gardening in the community gardens?

It's usually on Saturdays, which is considered a garden day where people can come and help out.

What are the challenges encountered in the Baumann garden?

In the Baumann garden, they faced issues like inadequate soil depth, with only 40 centimeters of usable ground above play sand, and too much shade which affected plant growth.

How successful was growing potatoes in the Baumann garden?

Growing potatoes was not very successful. They planted medium-sized potatoes, but the harvest consisted of ten small potatoes.

What motivations drive community members to participate in these gardens?

Community members are driven by the opportunity to experiment with plants, engage in a relaxing activity after their desk jobs, and enjoy the communal aspect of gardening rather than aiming for large crop yields.

What is the biggest goal for the community gardens looking three years ahead?

The plan is to expand the garden areas, especially if the group of participants continues to grow. The goal is to build more raised beds and use additional space.