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Urban gardening at the Neustift cemetery: organic vegetables and more!
Neustift am Walde is starting the 2025 gardening season with urban gardening in the cemetery: growing organic vegetables between graves and experiencing community.
Urban gardening at the Neustift cemetery: organic vegetables and more!
The 2025 gardening season is finally open! On June 6th, the urban gardening project was officially launched at the Neustift cemetery. Jan Pech from the Field heroes, Florian Stollberg, the director of the Neustift cemetery, and Renate Niklas, managing director of Friedhöfe Wien GmbH, sounded the starting signal for a very special garden adventure between graves and nature.
But what exactly does urban gardening in Vienna's cemeteries offer? Hobby gardeners can now plant organic vegetables in several of these quiet places, including the Central Cemetery and the Southwest Meidling Cemetery. Users have access to new beds where they can grow their own tomatoes, peppers and more under the expert guidance of the field heroes.
Diverse options for garden lovers
The new beds at the Neustift cemetery include ten plots of 24 square meters each, which are available for a price of 149 euros per year. The cultivation area remains on unused green areas so as not to disturb the character of the cemeteries. Those interested can choose between different pre-planted areas, either 24 or 40 square meters. These areas can be booked exclusively by customers of the Vienna Cemeteries who have a grave site.
AfterFirst come first serve principleThe beds will be given away while stocks last. And that is very popular: around three quarters of current users have extended their plots. This means that cemeteries are no longer just quiet places of mourning, but also lively retreats for relaxation and togetherness, which also promote strong environmental awareness.
Support and community
The field heroes support gardeners with care and harvest and ensure that the fruit and vegetables grow in organic quality. All seeds, young plants and fertilizers are certified organic. “The gardening season runs until the end of October, and gardening newbies are always welcome,” adds Jan Pech. Gardeners can also look forward to regular workshops and inviting community events that make gardening life in the city even more exciting.
Many hobby gardeners remember similar initiatives in other cities, such as Berlin, where urban gardening is also growing rapidly and many community projects are flourishing. These not only promote a love of nature, but also a sense of belonging in the districts. In Berlin for example, there are community gardens organized by volunteers where residents can plant everything from tomatoes to herbs.
To take part in urban gardening at the Neustift cemetery, those interested can use the “Digital Grave”, which has been a free part of every grave complex since 2020. Information and bookings are possible via the website www.digitalesgrab.at. If you have any further questions, you can contact us directly by email at kundenservice@digitalesgrab.at.
Urban gardening not only turns cemeteries into a lively place, but also shows how important community and environmental commitment are for our city. A good deal for anyone who wants to discover or rediscover their green thumb!