Urban Gardening at the Neustift cemetery: BiogueMüse and more!

Urban Gardening at the Neustift cemetery: BiogueMüse and more!

Neustift am Walde, Österreich - The 2025 garden season is finally open! On June 6th, the Urban Gardening project was officially launched at the Neustift cemetery. Jan Pech from the Ackerhelden , Florian Stollberg, the head of the Neustift cemetery, and Renate Niklas, managing director of Friedhöfe Wien GmbH, rescheduled for a very special garden adventure between graves and nature.

But what exactly does the Urban Gardening offer in the Vienna cemeteries? Hobby gardeners can now plant organic vegetables on several of these quiet places, including the central cemetery and the Südwest Meidling cemetery. New beds are available to users, on which they can pull their own paradeis, peppers and more under expert guidance from the arable heroes.

diverse possibilities for garden friends

The new beds at the Neustift cemetery include ten plots with 24 square meters each, which are awarded for a price of 149 euros per year. The acreage remains on unused green areas so as not to disturb the character of the cemeteries. Interested parties can choose between different plants, either with 24 or 40 square meters. These areas can be booked exclusively by customers of the cemeteries of the cemeteries who own a grave site.

According to the first-come-first-care principle , the beds are awarded as long as stocks last. And that is very popular: around three quarters of the previous users have extended their plots. This means that cemeteries are no longer just silent places of mourning, but also a lively places of retreat of relaxation and cooperation, which also promote a strong environmental awareness.

support and community

The arable heroes support gardeners in care and harvesting and ensure that the fruit and vegetables thrive in organic quality. All seeds, young plants and fertilizers are organic certified. "The garden season goes until the end of October, and new garden newcomers are always welcome," added Jan Pech. Gardeners can also look forward to regular workshops and inviting community events that make garden life even more exciting in the city.
So many hobby gardeners remember similar initiatives in other cities, as in Berlin, where Urban Gardening is also growing and many community projects bloom. These promote not only the love of nature, but also the feeling of togetherness in the districts. in Berlin For example, there are community gardens that are organized by volunteers and in which residents can plant everything from tomatoes to herbs.

In order to participate in the Urban Gardening at the Neustift cemetery, interested parties can use the “digital grave”, which has been a free part of every grave plant since 2020. Information and bookings are possible via the website www.digitalesgrab.at. If you have any further questions, you can contact customer service@digitalesgrab.at directly by email.

Urban Gardening not only makes a living place from the cemeteries, but also shows how important community and environmental engagement are for our city. Good business for everyone who wants to discover or rediscover the green thumb!