Wasp nests wanted!
Wasps and Hornets in Urban Gardens
Urban community gardens are also home to a group of insects that many people passionately dislike and question their purpose. But is that a fair judgement? Or could wasps and hornets be a gardener´s best friend? We are investigating this question in 30 community gardens in Berlin and Munich by using information from the wasp nests. Our aim is to understand the ecological role of vespid wasps in gardens from a scientific point of view, but also to contribute to the social understanding of these misunderstood insects. For more info on the project visit our “Project” page.
Share with us how COVID-19 affected your relationship to gardening and urban food production
How has COVID-19 changed the way that you garden? Changed the meaning of your garden to you? We are distributing a survey worldwide to understand how COVID-19 is affecting gardeners and garden management. We are exploring what motivates gardeners during the pandemic, whether gardeners’ use of their gardens has changed, and what additional support would be beneficial for gardeners. Ultimately, this type of knowledge will help us to better prepare gardeners and green space management for future crises.
Stay tuned for results!
Growing a garden in Ismaning
Grüne Aussichten is creating a garden oasis. You can join the vision to create and craft the garden that fosters a healthy community, healthy people and a healthy environment