The soil throughout much of Germany is very good, and the Rhine River Valley is no different. A Schrebergarten here is the perfect place to plant carrots, lettuce, potatoes, or even grapes. Tall hedges or fences around these gardens allow for privacy and prevent thieves from stealing produce or tools. Since they are usually built in clusters, these gardens can also provide a community for the people who work in them.
Winters in Germany and the rest of Northern Europe can be very cold and dreary, making it difficult to garden or even to spend much time outside. A community of these gardens will typically be empty between November and March, as people wait for the days to get longer and warmer.
Germans will often respond to the cold weather by making the best of the sunny days that they have. A pretty or warm day is the perfect opportunity for many people to head outside and work on their gardens. Springtime will see the Schrebergartens full of busy bees again, as people work to create their own little piece of paradise.
