Thank you Germany: Part 032: Allotment gardens and front gardens provide relaxation in everyday life

The garden is one of the Germans' favourite places to relax. And many Germans have their own small garden. An invention that originated in Germany also contributes to this: The allotment garden offers a place in the countryside in a small area. Many allotment gardens have a small house where you can take a break from everyday life. In some of the houses, you can even spend the night with several people. Allotment gardens are not only found in the countryside. There are also many allotment gardens in towns and cities.

The small gardens were created there as an antithesis to industrialisation. After working long hours in the dark halls of a factory, people need to be able to relax. Only then is physical and mental regeneration guaranteed. At least that was the idea behind the founding of the small green islands. There are still many gardens of this kind today. You don't have to live on an allotment site to experience the lasting effect of a garden on the human soul. Many people have a front garden in front of their house. In cities today, young people are also getting involved in gardening again. Urban gardening projects are making big cities a little greener on a small scale. And people are enjoying these projects.

In many a front garden and allotment garden neighbourhood, there is once again a special German invention: The garden gnome. It is associated with garden happiness on a small scale. In addition to the classic figures, there are many humorous representations today. Celebrities or politicians are caricatured as garden gnomes. Many people place such a figure in their small garden. However, gardens are not only home to sculptures and hammocks for relaxation. Fruit and vegetables are also planted and harvested here. In this way, the green gem also contributes to the food supply. Some people share a garden in a group. This reduces the workload for the individual. A group can divide up the months or weeks and manage the garden well. Gardens in Germany also offer a wonderful place for small parties, parties or family celebrations. Germans like to use them for enjoyable get-togethers with friends.

Barbecues are one of the most important culinary events of the year. Nowhere else can it be celebrated as beautifully as in a lovely garden. Germans go to great lengths for this. They decorate the garden beautifully, buy a great barbecue or rely on the classic campfire. You can even camp in some beautiful gardens. If the outside temperatures allow, many Germans make use of this option. Perhaps the Germans are also very relaxed today because of their beautiful gardens. Although the country is still very well organised, people also know how to have a good time. The gardens play a big part in this. You simply have to love the country for its beautiful allotment gardens. Anyone who knows how to use a small garden properly will realise this. Gardens provide a high quality of life. Many people in Germany benefit from them.