Regensburg Gardens awarded: Prizes for natural design

Regensburg Gardens awarded: Prizes for natural design

The winners of the design competition will be honored at the big closing ceremony of the garden year of the Regensburg district association for garden culture and land conservation in the Nepal Himalaya Park in Wiesent. District administrator and district association chairwomanTanya Schweigerpresents the awards. Five garden owners from the district are happy about the “Natural Garden” plaque. Five more receive the Sparkasse Prize, which requires a particularly high score. The carers of the children's group “The Discoverers” are also recognized for 20 years of commitment. In addition, three garden maintenance workers receive their certificates for completing their studies at the district level.Torsten Mierwa, former district consultant, is being retired in a celebratory manner.

Honors and awards

Every year garden owners are honored for their commitment. Members of fruit and horticultural clubs are invited to the Nepal Himalaya Park. After the welcomeTanya SchweigerandLudwig Artinger, 3rd mayor of the city of Regensburg, is called the landlordHeribert Wirthwelcome the guests. He encourages them to be more courageous when choosing and combining plants. “Plant what your neighbor doesn’t have,” is his appeal to all garden owners. Over the years, he, his wife and their team have planted 6,221 different species on their property.

The “Natural Garden” plaque

The “Natural Garden” plaque is awarded to five garden owners.Cecilia and Reinhard Gaberfrom OGV Altenthann,Moni and Ansgar Drabe-Soerfrom OGV Nittendorf,Klaudija Prombergerfrom OGV Nittendorf,Simone Kellnerfrom OGV Sünching andOrtrun Herzogfrom OGV Wenzenbach received the award fromTanya SchweigerandStephanie Fleiner, managing director of the OGV district association. The gardens must meet core criteria such as avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and a high level of ecological diversity. The natural cultivation of the vegetable garden is also valued.

Winner of the Sparkasse Prize

Be awarded the Sparkasse PrizeCrescent Spitzerfrom OGV Adlmannstein,Cecilia and Reinhard Gaberfrom OGV Altenthann,Christa Juraschkofrom OGV Tegernheim andBeatrix Eiflerfrom OGV Thalmassing-Luckenpaint. You will receive the highest honor fromTanya SchweigerandIrene Dullinger, Chairwoman of the Sparkasse Regensburg.

The design competition

Gardens shape the public image through their design. The front garden as a link between public space and the building is a crucial factor in the assessment. The competition supports nature-related design of the home garden. The aim is to positively influence the beauty of the villages and settlements and to promote regional and garden culture. The award expresses thanks to all those who have made an effort to achieve the stated goals.

Honored garden owners with the “Natural Garden” plaque

Cäcilia and Reinhard Gaber, Moni and Ansgar Drabe-Soer, Klaudija Promberger, Simone Kellner, Ortrun Herzog

Honorees with the Sparkasse Prize

Krescence Spitzer, Cäcilia and Reinhard Gaber, Christa Juraschko, Beatrix Eifler

Dear garden keepers

Jutta Hetzenecker, Inge Markl, Marita Pohl