Dresden is looking for the most beautiful allotment garden - competition begins!

Dresden is looking for the most beautiful allotment garden - competition begins!

The “Blumenau” allotment garden association in Dresden is entering the ninth round of the competition for the “Most Beautiful Allotment Garden in Dresden” with fresh enthusiasm. Tag24 reports that the competition, which has been organized by the city association Garden Friends since 2012, this year 13 clubs under the motto “Gardening, managing and working together in allotment garden associations celebrate” together. It remains exciting because “Blumenau” has never taken first place, which is a special incentive for the club's chairwoman Carolin Bräuer.

The allotment garden is particularly important as a public space. Juror Detlef Thiel emphasizes how important these gardens are for a sense of community. The five-person jury, consisting of experienced garden enthusiasts, will evaluate the gardens according to a points system, with particular attention to natural care and allotment use. In times of change, the club also demonstrates the necessary rethinking of garden care: club consultant Ursula Weiß reports that the English lawn is increasingly becoming obsolete.

Community and biodiversity

While the supporters of the “Blumenau” association are already planning the next neighborhood festivals, the trend in allotment gardens is increasingly moving towards nature-oriented design. The ideas competition, which was launched by various institutions such as the Federal Association of German Garden Friends and the German Schreberjugend, also fits into this. The competition runs fromSeptember 1, 2023 to January 28, 2024and is intended to promote biodiversity in the approximately 1 million allotment gardens in Germany. The aim is to collect creative ideas for common areas.

The ideas competition is looking for suggestions for flower strips, wildflower beds or insect hotels, among other things. The three best systems can look forward to a practical workshop, while other participants can also expect lectures from experts and helpful reading material. The project's patron is the television journalist Sabine Platz, who is committed to promoting biological diversity.

Climate adaptation and sustainable care

Climate adaptation is also becoming increasingly important in the context of allotment gardens. Juror Sascha Döll brings the topic back into focus and calls for creative solutions to make the gardens fit for the challenges of the future. This not only serves nature, but also the community, which comes closer together through joint activities and the care of the gardens.

The winner of the competition will be announced onJune 14thannounced. The prize includes attractive prize money of 1000 euros as well as the “Flora” challenge cup. This is a great motivation for all participating clubs to give their best.

It remains to be seen how the competition will turn out and what ideas will develop in the next few months. One thing is certain: the allotment garden associations make a valuable contribution to preserving nature and strengthening togetherness. For more information about the competitions and nature-oriented gardening, it is worth taking a look at kelsein and naturgarten.