NOT A GARDEN, LIKE A PIECE OF LOVE [ Gardens in Germany]
Garden
does not mean that it will be a huge place full of flowers If you love nature, you can meet the garden from a small house or flat The hobby garden made by the Germans in many ways tells us that.
A little away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in a secluded environment, who doesn't want to make a little friendship with a small garden hobby or nature! However, in a cold country like Germany, the gardening period is only a few months So the Germans started gardening as soon as spring came to fill the garden with flowers. Enjoy breakfast in the garden, barbecue with friends, sunbathe or enjoy the beauty of the garden in the beautiful summer weather.
Whatever you see in the garden
The front of the house is usually planted with colorful flowers and many people plant apple, grape, cherry or other fruit trees in the backyard. And in almost every corner of the garden there is a kitchen garden, that is, a variety of herbs needed for cooking, such as tomatoes, coriander leaves, onions, peppers, mint leaves.
Those who do not have a garden plant these herbs on the porch of the house or on the railing of the kitchen with great care, which can be picked up quickly to enhance the taste of salad or cooking. Many health-conscious German housewives also use tea leaves, egg shells, potato peels, or rice washing water instead of fertilizer in the kitchen garden.
The Germans think that windows and doors are the 'visiting card' of the house So not only are the glass or curtains on the windows and doors shining brightly, they put eye-catching flowers on the window railings. And on the balcony in the summer you can see small fruits or vegetables and flowers like tomatoes, strawberries - which easily makes the flat balcony attractive.
Schreibergarten for fancy
For those who do not enjoy the balcony garden, there is a 'Schreibergarten'. This Schreibergarten or hobby garden walk started more than 100 years ago Not far from the hustle and bustle of the city are small gardens, as well as a small wooden house, which can be bought or rented cheaply. However, those who cultivate organically are given some discount on the price There are more than 15,000 such gardens in Germany
Walking along the small streets inside the Schreibergarten or hobby garden, you can see what gardeners do in the garden with care, love and sweetness of mind.
It has been many years since I left Bangladesh and came to Germany I don't know if it's because of growing up in a green environment in the country, this hobby garden has fascinated me since the beginning of my life in exile. Even now, when I walk along the narrow streets of my hobby garden or dream paradise, I am fascinated to see that it is possible to grow all these beautiful plants in this small place with beautiful fruits like apples, grapes, cherries and alluring fruits, flowers and vegetables.
Some of our Bengalis also bring seeds from Bangladesh and cultivate pumpkins and beans in foreign lands with utmost affection and care. They are not just pumpkins, they are like pieces of love for the country, which they share with other Bengali friends.
Trees as gifts
Yes, nature-loving Germans, but neighbors have a tradition of giving trees as gifts, so that the relationship between the two families grows slowly like a tree and the friendship is as beautiful as nature. Some of the most beautiful trees in my garden were given to me by my German neighbors Not only that, they already knew the name of my favorite tree The trees are getting bigger today and the beauty of the garden is increasing, the relationship with them has also become sweet
You don't just have to plant the tree, you have to take care of it, you have to talk to the tree, then the plants are full of flowers and fruits! Then it is understood with great love that the tree also has life The amount of time one spends or loves for gardening can be seen in any garden. What's more, nowadays, many people make summer evenings romantic by installing 'solar lights' of various sizes and colors to make the hobby garden more attractive.
Gardening reduces stress
Being close to gardening or green nature reduces stress Experts often share this information with the experience of various surveys In this case, from my own experience, I want to say that in today's mechanical life, there is no alternative to nature to keep the body and mind fit. According to Forbes Magazine, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the world's most powerful woman, also goes out of her way to relieve stress. So get started if you have the chance!