Disgruntled green thumb expresses discontent
In the heart of Bremen, Germany, a new allotment association is making waves with its plans to promote biodiversity and community spirit in the Haferweg area. The new association, founded by Stephan Bischoff and other allottees, has already been established, but the Umweltbetrieb Bremen (UBB)'s approval is still pending.
The Haferweg area, home to approximately 26 parcels of land, is unique in its openness and minimal visibility from one plot to another. Over the years, more allottees have settled in this quiet corner of Bremen, cultivating a diverse range of plants and fostering a sense of community.
Stephan Bischoff, a long-standing allottee who joined the Kleingartenverein Woltmershausen/Wardamm eleven years ago, was one of those who wanted a fresh start. When the old association agreed to hand over the Haferweg area to new allottees with different ideas, he saw an opportunity.
The new association's plans include creating mixed plots to encourage biodiversity, setting up a stork nest, and even establishing a community plot. One allottee even practices permaculture, a form of sustainable farming.
However, the UBB's approval for the new association is contingent on addressing certain conditions, such as the height of the hedges, which currently stands at 1.10 meters as per UBB's regulations for allotment gardens in Bremen.
Despite these hurdles, the UBB has expressed support for the new association's concept, seeing it as more ecological than that of the Landesverband. Klaus Bode, chairman of the Landesverband der Gartenfreunde, the umbrella organization of Bremen allotment associations, has also praised the concept.
The UBB has provided a task list for the young association, including requirements such as enlarging cultivation areas, moving compost heaps, straightening paths, and setting up bollards. The UBB remains optimistic that the association will soon be able to continue with their plans.
For the most accurate and recent details on the status of the UBB's approval for the new association, we recommend contacting Umweltbetrieb Bremen directly or checking their official website or public announcements.
The new allotment association in Haferweg, Bremen, envisions a home-and-garden lifestyle that incorporates gardening, with a focus on biodiversity and community spirit. In addition to creating mixed plots, they aim to set up a stork nest and establish a community plot, including a demonstration of permaculture.
