Prinzessinnengärten in Kreuzberg

One of the showcase projects of urban gardening in Berlin is the Prinzessinnengärten (Princess Gardens) at Moritzplatz, which were created on a brownfield site.

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View of the Prinzessinnengärten at Moritzplatz in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
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The flower beds in the Prinzessinnengärten are mobile. This allows frost-sensitive plants to overwinter in a warmer place nearby. There is another reason for planting in rice sacks, crates and tetrapaks: the organizers have to rent the space from the city every year. In other community gardens in Berlin, however, the plants are allowed to take root properly.
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In the Prinzessinnengärten, everyone pitches in. Especially in midsummer, a lot of watering is needed because the moisture in the containers evaporates quickly.
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The initiator of the social and ecological project "Prinzessinnengarten" Marco Clausen (r) talks to plant farmer Bennar.
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Women from the Arab-Turkish Environmental Center put mini herbs in milk cartons.
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Homemade oils and honey are for sale in the Prinzessinnengarten at Moritzplatz.
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Magnificent tomatoes also grow in the Prinzessinnengärten.
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Cabbage plants grow in the Prinzessinnengärten.
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Sitting comfortably among flowers and plants: The princess garden is a great place to spend some time.
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The relaxing zone of the garden café.
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Café inside the Prinzessinnengarten.
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The plant nursery with the new plantlets for the season.
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Invitation to an Open Workshop. Throughout the season, the Prinzessinnengärten regularly host events.