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Become self-sufficient with edible wild plants full of vital substances
Our native wild plants are not only a vital necessity for our local wildlife, they have always served as a food source for us humans. Until a few generations ago, self-sufficiency was still necessary and completely normal.
What is the ideal bird food? CHICKEN DUMPLES
I spoke to leading ornithologist Prof. Dr. Peter Berthold about bird feeding: Feeding birds, but the right way. What is the ideal bird food? Is bird food from the discount store suitable?
Online congress: Gardening and harvesting in winter
Watch 10 free video interviews on self-sufficiency — these are the 10 most popular interviews from the 4th Online Organic Balcony Congress in spring. Take part in 8 LIVE question and answer sessions with the experts.
On the way to the “Down to Earth” exhibition with a balcony box
How can we sustainably change the way we work, eat, travel and exhibit? “Down to Earth” is both an exhibition and an unplugged program with live performances at the Gropius Bau in Berlin.
My biotope on the balcony. Experience nature and harvest happiness in the middle of the city
In this, my first guidebook, you will find condensed, tried and tested experiences and tips on how to turn even the smallest balcony into a paradise for animals and yourself and where you can also harvest.
My Easter miracle — 3 young squirrels have moved onto my balcony
Three little squirrels are living on my balcony again. My Easter story. In the middle of Berlin. In the middle of the corona crisis. Now they’re all sleeping in a wooden box. This morning, mama squirrel climbed up with a young one.
Tips for beautifying your balcony and what to harvest
At the beginning of spring, the 4th Organic Balcony Congress opens its doors with tips and experiences for a beautiful, flowering, insect-friendly balcony, and we can even take a look at some other people’s balconies.
The 3rd Online Organic Balcony Congress inspires diverse balconies — every flower counts!
Update: Easter opening. Best feedback from the 9,100 participants of the 3rd Organic Balcony Congress. Best feedback from beginners in balcony gardening, advanced balcony gardeners and many gardeners. The praised 35
Media prize for the Online Organic Balcony Congress: Cities should become greener, more colorful and more diverse
The Media Prize of the German Horticultural Society is awarded to persons who have devoted themselves to the original topics of the DGG in a journalistic contribution, such as: NEW ALTERNATIVES, MOVEMENTS, etc. Thank you.
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