Natural gardens in Unterallgäu: Ten new awards for environmental friends!

Natural gardens in Unterallgäu: Ten new awards for environmental friends!

It's that time again in the picturesque Unterallgäu: ten gardens have received the coveted “Bavaria is blooming – natural garden” seal of quality! This award, which is given by those responsible in the district, is a symbol of ecological awareness and the promotion of biodiversity in our region. How Mercury reports, the ceremonial award ceremony took place in the Mögele family's garden in Siebnach, a perfect setting for honoring nature lovers.

A total of 50 gardens in the district now bear the natural garden badge, and that is reason to be happy! At the ceremony, District Administrator Alex Eder emphasized the immense importance of natural gardens. They help us to better understand the connections in nature and thus make a valuable contribution to environmental awareness in the community.

Important criteria for the award

In order to receive the seal of quality, the gardens must meet certain core criteria. This includes, above all, ecological diversity in the garden and the avoidance of chemical pesticides as well as chemical-synthetic fertilizers and peat. Even if many aspects are good for the gardens, additional optional criteria such as extensive meadow areas and the use of rainwater are welcome. These standards help create a harmonious and sustainable ecosystem.

The newly awarded gardens are a real gem. Barbara Mayer designed a magnificent natural garden in Reichau with a pond and native wild perennials. Hannelore and Siegmar Möhl in Amberg conjured up a vegetable garden and a Benje hedge, while Christiane Ziegler in Unterrieden enriched her home garden with vegetables and appropriate trees. Other excellent gardens can be found in Türkheim, Winterrieden and, among others, Mindelheim.

The variety of award-winning gardens

• Barbara Mayer in Reichau: Naturgarten mit Teich und heimischen Wildstauden
• Hannelore und Siegmar Möhl in Amberg: Gemüseanbau und Benjeshecke
• Christiane Ziegler in Unterrieden: Hausgarten mit Gemüseanbau und Gehölzen
• Rudolf Mendle in Türkheim: Garten mit Säulenbäumen und Trockensteinbiotop
• Christine Jannetti in Winterrieden: heimische Wildstauden und kreative Vogelfutterplätze
• Annemarie Grimm in Kronburg: Blumenwiese und Gemüseanbau
• Nadine Hofer und Marcel Lyschik in Mindelheim: heimische Bäume
• Siglinde und Erwin Krotil in Erkheim: alte Materialien und Spontanvegetation
• Familie Rungenhagen in Loppenhausen: Gemüsebeete und Wiesenelemente
• Familie Mögele in Siebnach: Obstgarten und Gemüsebeete

This award not only recognizes the personal commitment of the gardeners, but also sets an example for general awareness of nature and environmental protection. If you would like to find out more about the award-winning gardens and the ideas behind them, you can visit Mercury inform further.

At a time when social change and climate awareness are very important, such initiatives are particularly valuable. Together we can ensure that the homeland continues to bloom and thrive!