The bees are buzzing, the grass is growing and our shoulders are feeling the sun’s rays once again. Yes, spring is here, and that calls for a plant-packed visit to Hofgrün. Before you even arrive at this plant nursery, you know you’re in the right place thanks to the giant signage standing above a colorful sea of flowers. Inside, you’ll find everything from spices to grasses, with perennial plants a particular speciality. Hofgrün has been growing greenery on the site since 1985, when they took over the Kreuzberg municipal nursery (the district parks office remains next door). Head to the right, and you’ll find another green oasis that includes bee boxes and an insect hotel.
In addition to the in-house cultivated perennials, the nursery also sells organic compost, flower pots and fertilizer to get you growing and offers tips to make your garden bee- and insect-friendly. If you need a little assistance to turn your space into a plant paradise, Hofgrün also offers a landscaping service for gardens and terraces. Whether you want to stock up your herb garden, add some color to your patio or start your own vegetable patch, a trip to this Kreuzberg oasis is a must – and it makes a great excursion too!
Text: Anabelle Grundmann / Photos: Arundhati Shenoy
Hofgrün, Methfesselstr.10–12, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Mon–Fri 14–16h & Sat 10–13h
