URBAN GARDENING
Green hideaways high above the rooftops of the urban jungle. Community gardening in big cities is en vogue: We show you innovative approaches to urban gardening around the globe.
Sustainable Cities 2024: 5 metropolises that are particularly environmentally friendly
A new report from Arcadis has determined which cities will be considered sustainable in 2024. We present the 5 big players in sustainability and explain what they are doing better
Local food and sustainable food concepts from the neighborhood
Why travel far away when the good things are so close? We reveal which initiatives and concepts relating to local food and regional consumption the German cities have to offer
Get rid of ants: natural home remedies
Ants are often uninvited guests in houses and apartments. But instead of resorting to chemical weapons, there are environmentally friendly home remedies to get rid of the insects
Sustainable landscape architecture under the California sun
The Environmental Design Studio shows landscape architecture in a harmonious union of design and environment
Make the garden bee-friendly: Here's how!
Bees play a huge role in our ecosystem. With a bee-friendly garden you can protect and support the population of these animals.
Edible flowers: A delicious addition to culinary creations
Discover the fascinating world of edible flowers and enrich your dishes with color and taste
Planthroposcene Trend - Living in an Urban Jungle
What is Planthroposcene? A plea for nature to move into contemporary interiors for a better quality of life
Buying houseplants online: Indoor greenery for home and office
The green, digital jungle: buy houseplants online without compromising on sustainability
The future of country life - Deurbanisation modernises the province
Deurbanization: Hardly audible, but shaping the future in the countryside is bringing noticeable changes - also in the city.
Arizona Muse promotes biodynamics as a future model with the charity “DIRT”.
With “DIRT,” model and environmental activist Arizona Muse has dedicated herself to supporting biodynamic agriculture. She explains what that means in an exclusive interview
How sustainable cities can promote urban resilience
Environmental pollution, scarcity of resources and social inequality - many challenges of the present as well as climate change are concentrated in cities - sustainable urban development counteracts this
Big City-Life: Sky Pool opens in London's Embassy Gardens
London architecture project: The 25-meter-long “Sky Pool” in the urban district of Embassy Gardens connects two ten-story buildings
Biodynamic wine: A question of ethics or taste?
Biodynamic wine follows the cycle of nature and is becoming increasingly popular - Here you can find out why wine is better for people and the environment
Broccoli calories: Discover what's in the green vitamin bomb
Broccoli is not only delicious, but also full of nutritional values. Broccoli contains only a few calories, but all the more vitamins
Home Report 2021 - Trend developments in the housing and construction industry
The most important living trends in 2021: About redefining a good home and why cities need to become more resilient
Simple tricks for self-catering in the big city
Self-sufficiency - an environmentally friendly megatrend. We show how the concept also works for self-caterers on the balcony and in the city
Garden design ideas for the perfect late summer
Midsummer is here and with it the desire to spend more time outside. With these garden design ideas, your garden will become an oasis of wellbeing
Home Report 2020 - Future of Living and Building
How can the architecture of our cities, our buildings, but above all the architecture of our lives, be better designed?
Urban gardening ideas increase well-being in everyday life
In 2020, urban gardening ideas became an absolute trend. Natural gardeners promote their fun, well-being and environmental protection
Plants for a good indoor climate - myth or fact?
The fact that plants improve the indoor climate is controversial - we show what is really true of the myth and how you can guarantee to optimize your well-being with a few green accents
World Bee Day: A campaign for species protection, biodiversity and people
World Bee Day aims to raise awareness about protecting bees. We show why species conservation is relevant every day of the year
Green Living Interior Design: Here's how to make your modern, chic and green home improvements
Beauty and a sense of responsibility are not mutually exclusive. Green Living stands for stylish furnishings and a conscious lifestyle. With these interior design tips, you can also do it in your own four walls
Vertical farming - the future concept of agriculture
Vertical farming is intended to revolutionize the future of agriculture. To what extent can the concept be implemented at home and in the city
Morgan Freeman - A ranch against bee mortality
More than just honey - why actor Morgan Freeman is fighting bee deaths with a ranch and what each one can do
Why there is a lack of motivation for environmental protection
Despite the often communicated real threat of climate change, many people hesitate to act. But why do we lack self-motivation?
Smart farming: drones & robots in the countryside
Agriculture is a leader in digitization. Agriculture 4.0 and smart farming are the headings of modern data-based concepts
Urban gardening: more well-being and sustainability in metropolises
Green oasis in the middle of the urban jungle? This is exactly what urban gardening promises. The innovative trend creates green spaces in metropolises worldwide, thus promoting urban horticulture and agriculture, and in many cases uniting communities. You can find out exactly what is behind the concept and how easy it is to implement the trend in your own environment here.
From city dweller to self-catering
If you are looking for ways to actively work for climate protection, you will love Urban Gardening. In response to the increasing urbanization and associated climate-damaging factors such as CO2 emissions, urban gardening promotes sustainable production and consumption. Food can be grown and harvested on private or public spaces. The result: shorter transport routes, biodegradable waste and local recycling. We also show tips for cultivation and municipal projects to discover.
Easy guide to urban gardening
In addition to areas for local community gardens, we present options for implementing urban gardening in your own four walls. In the garden, on the balcony and in the interior. Be it the skillful use of light or a space-saving raised bed - there are many ways to become self-sufficient in the midst of the madness of the big city. In addition to the positive aspect of environmental protection, urban gardening also guarantees non-toxic and fresh food, the added value of which is really fun.