The Average German’s Allotment Garden: The (Strange) Rules & Regulations

In Germany, gardening isn’t just a hobby – it’s a way of life. Euromaxx reporter Clare Trelawny-Gower follows Michael Müller, an Average German, into the world of Schrebergärten – Germany’s beloved allotment gardens. With nearly a million plots across the country, these green spaces come with a surprising number of rules: from hedge height limits to mandatory vegetable cultivation and strict quiet hours. Why are Germans so obsessed with gardening? What makes these plots so hard to get? And what happens when Michael eats Klaus’ mushrooms? Find out if the Average German has what it takes to become a true gardener. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:23 The history of the Schrebergarten 01:18 How to get a Schrebergarten 02:44 Rules and regulations 03:47 Michael’s mushroom experience #dweuromaxx #germany #averagegerman -------------------------------------------- CREDITS Report: Clare Trelawny-Gower Camera: Neven Hillebrands Edit: Clare Trelawny-Gower Supervising Editors: Mirja Viehweger, Ruben Kalus CAST Michael Müller: Mischa Wanker Klaus: Fernando Mateos Frühbeck Garden Gnome: Hallie Rawlinson Thanks to: Bornholm I e.V., Berlin -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Euromaxx: https://bit.ly/DWEuromaxx_Sub Would you like to find out more about Euromaxx? ▸Website: https://www.dw.com/english/euromaxx ▸Facebook:   / dw.euromaxx   ▸Instagram:   / dw_euromaxx   DW Euromaxx brings you engaging insights into European cultures and lifestyles.