Allotment gardens Allotment gardens Small gardens which are

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Allotment gardens

Allotment gardens

Allotment gardens Small gardens which are rented to members of an allotment association Often

Allotment gardens Small gardens which are rented to members of an allotment association Often around large cities → recreation place For planting fruits and vegetables

Social functions For families: direct exposure to nature to harvest cheap vegetables of their

Social functions For families: direct exposure to nature to harvest cheap vegetables of their own For immigrants: socializing about 75000 allotment holders with migration background combining people and their hobbies contrast to the crowded and noisy cities

Development First allotment garden associations were founded in 1864 Named after Daniel Gottlob Schreber

Development First allotment garden associations were founded in 1864 Named after Daniel Gottlob Schreber Actually should be a playground for children

„Gardens For The Poor“ After the Industrial Revolution → food and housing shortage Should

„Gardens For The Poor“ After the Industrial Revolution → food and housing shortage Should stop the hunger crisis because everybody can feed themselves

Allotment areas First real allotment was intended for children and workers because of their

Allotment areas First real allotment was intended for children and workers because of their poor health Playground → family garden Especially in suburbs

Allotments in World War I. /II. Great importance for self-supply Building of cottages or

Allotments in World War I. /II. Great importance for self-supply Building of cottages or so-called arbors Illegal occupation

Allotment Garden Law The rules are very strict and precise Some examples: -You should

Allotment Garden Law The rules are very strict and precise Some examples: -You should not have hedges but if you do they have to be 1 m from the boundary and not more than 1, 5 m high. -One third of the area has to be used for the cultivation of useful plants. -Detached house or tool shed – you can only have one of them.

-Greenhouses should not be bigger than 2, 50 m long, 2 m wide and

-Greenhouses should not be bigger than 2, 50 m long, 2 m wide and 2 m high. -The allotment garden should not be bigger than 400 m² -In case of a party the marquee should not stand longer than 4 days -You are not allowed to keep animals -Midday break 1 pm-3 pm and night rest 10 pm – 7 am -The arbor/cottage should not have more than 24 m² of base area and should not be appropriate for permanent habitation, only occasional sleepovers are allowed.

Allotment gardens in numbers In Germany : about 1 million tenants and 5 million

Allotment gardens in numbers In Germany : about 1 million tenants and 5 million users in over 15 000 associations All in all, the area covered by allotment gardens (460 qkm) is bigger than the surface of the province of Bremen

In 14 other European countries there allotment gardens

In 14 other European countries there allotment gardens

The anual cost of an allotment garden is about 373 euros The protection of

The anual cost of an allotment garden is about 373 euros The protection of nature and environment is the most important factor for the majoritiy of the holders 97 % use rain water for the irrigation 96 % do composting 54 % do biological cultivating 61 % renounce to artifical fertilizers 82 % do not accept chemical pest control The average of the allotment holders is 60 years, but the number of young families is increasing

Youth Allotment Garden Association Nearly everywhere in Germany but also very good international connections

Youth Allotment Garden Association Nearly everywhere in Germany but also very good international connections In the foreground : Fun, education, boundless contacs/friendships, reasonable free time occupation, international exchanges between the young allotment holders.