Last weekend the annual Plant swap event took place, hosted by Fabrizia from Youplantamsterdam. This was the idea: bring a plant, swap it, meet new people and have fun! It took place at Cafe Jakarta in Amsterdam and plant lovers could go and meet kindred spirits,...
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It's time for the festive opening of the spring season! Discover the Hortus through your taste buds during the Edible Plants weekend. A mecca for every plant lover There is a workshop making herb butter for the children, and a workshop making kimchi for the adults. There...
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On April 13th Diana from De Tuinvrouwen gives advice on planting and maintenance your green outdoor space. Yes, also on your balcony, roof terrace, façade garden and even on your sidewalk. Which perennials are suitable for the city, shade friendly or vandal-proof? You can of...
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Once every 10 years the gates open to the International Horticultural Exhibition Floriade. On the 14th of April 2022 you are able to discover solutions from national and international innovators that make our cities more fun, more beautiful and more sustainable. The Floriade park will be...
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This spring Upperbloom invites everyone with a balcony, terrace or other outdoor space to turn this into a part of a park. From a terrace on the ground floor to a balcony on the 20th floor: this much-needed park is everywhere. Together we can form...
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This year, The Pollinators will open the food banks for bees again. They feed the bees because unfortunately things are still not going well with pollinating insects. And that while they are so important in ecosystems and for our food supply. No fewer than 1500...
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There are almost 360 bee species in the Netherlands. But more than half of these are endangered. Bees are important for pollination. 80% of our edible crops and almost 90% of our wild plants are pollinated by bees and other insects. In 2021, more than...
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At Yard Sale, organised by De tuinen van west, you can find various plants at cheap prices. These plants have often already been used at an event, but still look good. Some of them could use a bit more attention, but they are certainly still...
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