In the gardens of ECOlonie you can enjoy the lush growth and flowering of ecological herbs, vegetables and fruit.By walking around in it, working with it or otherwise.The purpose of our gardens is multifaceted:Production of organic vegetables, herbs and fruit for own use, both in the kitchen and for processing in herbal teas, jams and other products.Small-scale sales of products in our own store.Education: More than 120 different herbs and more than 30 different vegetables grow in our gardens.You can go on a journey of discovery yourself, all herbs and vegetables are labeled.For example, conducting experiments with different crops, varieties and production methods.But you can also learn a lot about the different crops if you work in our gardens.Guests can also participate.We grow more than 30 types of vegetables on an area of 2 hectares.In addition to the open ground plots, there are tunnels and a glass greenhouse for indoor cultivation (unheated).We also grow potatoes and grain on a larger scale on the land of a nearby farmer.
In order to provide space and space for all these activities, we have designed the gardens in a contemporary manner. You will find all kinds of shapes and special places. There are several gazebo-like seating areas in the herb garden. Spacious paths run through the vegetable garden where you can enjoy walking and the 6-meter-high pyramid, which stands in the middle, is freely accessible. She is an art object and also a symbol of unity: that everything in life is connected.
The applied ecological method
We grow vegetables and herbs in an ecological way. We do not use one special method. We integrate the experiences and knowledge of many pioneers in the organic cultivation method with the conditions of the location and the skills and expertise of the garden enthusiasts present. For us, ecological cultivation means that we combine the above functions in our gardens in collaboration with nature, in the most efficient way possible. Our goal is to create a versatile, balanced ecosystem with healthy soil in which plants can grow to their heart's content. By making the garden attractive to as many insects as possible, pests are often regulated in a natural way. The pond and the herbs and flowers between the vegetables contribute to a versatile ecosystem, and you will encounter ladybugs everywhere in the garden, if you look carefully! These creatures can eat hundreds of aphids in a day, so they are welcome guests in the garden! Our gardens are an example of organic cultivation. If you have any questions about this, we will be happy to tell you more!
