In spring the professional tour was kindly hosted by our German colleagues who took the Bundesgartenshau in Mannheim as a good occasion to meet gareners and landscapers from all over Europe and of the associate ELCA-members of Canada, Japan and Switzerland. They could enjoy wonderful and different kind of projects. During this excellent two day tour, there was a lot to be inspired of and to exchange.
This is the place to be if you want to see the latest developments in horticulture and to get inspired for your own garden. A must see if you are a designer, gardener or landscaper. The first one, that the Committee of Firms visited, was at the Spinelli area. On this former military site of 80 hectares, there will be a new residential area be developed. But first we can enjoy a large presentation of gardens and exhibitions.
By walking through the park we see amongst others an experimental area where climate, environment, energy and food security are central themes. It is interesting to see how greenery can be applied to solve challenges connected to heavy rainfall, drought and high temperatures.
The beautifu arrangmnts of flowers, shrubs and trees catch the eyes. It is surprising to see how strong combinations of several plants can be to make a powerful appearance of the garden. We also see young gardeners working at their assignment of the Skills Competition. With their enthusiasm they present their profession and attract youngsters to consider their future in our beautiful branch. Transported by the cable car we make the transfer to the Luisenpark.
In the BUGA was organized here. Nowadays the park measures 20 hectares. We see greenery in a more mature setting with trees of about years old.
