Blooming paradise in Aßling: A garden full of wonders opens the gates!

Blooming paradise in Aßling: A garden full of wonders opens the gates!

A very special garden paradise is blooming in Aßling and the Gaßner family is looking forward to presenting their green oases on the *Garden Open Day*. On Sunday, June 29, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., garden lovers will have the opportunity to take a look at the family's 2,000 square meter garden. With around 40 different types of roses and an estimated 20,000 flowers, a little paradise has been established here that invites you to linger. The family, consisting of 68-year-old Marianne Gaßner and her 44-year-old son Josef, not only share a passion for gardening, but also the knowledge about sustainable gardening, which they pass on in the horticultural club.

Josef Gaßner Jr., who works as a gardener, looks after the lovingly designed garden, which, in addition to its magnificent flowers, also contains vegetables such as lettuce, kohlrabi, cauliflower, chard, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Self-sufficiency is clearly very important here. There are also 22 chickens of different breeds living on the property, which ensure that there is no shortage of fresh eggs. An additional highlight is the pond in the garden oasis, which not only invites you to relax, but also serves as a habitat for many animals.

A look behind the scenes

But not everything is going well in the Gaßners' Garden of Eden. This year they are facing problems from mole crickets, which damage the roots of many plants. Despite these challenges, the family stays calm and enjoys the time outdoors. Marianne Gaßner is active in the garden for 10 to 15 hours a week, even in midsummer between April and October. This shows how much passion is put into this project.

The *Garden Open Day* is not only a highlight for the family, but also an important event in the region. The day of action is aimed at anyone interested in gardening who would like to get inspiration for their own garden projects. In recent years, this trend has become more and more widespread and attracts garden enthusiasts from different regions. In Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate and neighboring areas, for example, gardens have opened at the same time, ranging from ornamental gardens to natural gardens to self-sufficient gardens. planet-wissen.de reports that over 60 percent of German households have their own garden and the recreational value of such places is steadily becoming more important.

Tradition meets modern garden culture

The tradition of gardening in Germany has deep historical roots, dating back to the Renaissance. This development has also influenced today's garden cultures. As merkur.de mentions, the focus is now no longer just on growing food, but also increasingly on the creative design of habitats and the conversion to ecological practices.

The preservation and appreciation of living gardens are the focus of many horticultural associations and their activities. The open garden day is a great opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded people and discover the diverse possibilities for designing and maintaining a garden. So you could say that nature shows itself at its best, and that to the benefit of people and animals.

A visit to the Gaßners is definitely worth it - a blooming paradise that inspires inspiration and at the same time makes a contribution to sustainable garden culture.