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An intercultural undertaking, supported by the city of Berlin.

An intercultural undertaking, supported by the city of Berlin.

Perivoli, a Schreber Garden, an intercultural integration project.

September 23, 2019
Parcels of land in the Perivoli (Greek for garden). In 1864 Dr. Shreber lead the movement to establish small garden plots within the city, given that so many people living in tenements had no access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The idea spread qu…

Parcels of land in the Perivoli (Greek for garden). In 1864 Dr. Shreber lead the movement to establish small garden plots within the city, given that so many people living in tenements had no access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The idea spread quickly to German speaking countries and to the Netherlands.

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Aspects of the gardens: raising bees, a pond with frogs, a playground, kitchens for garden parties, fruit trees, a pizza oven, a place to relax.

Aspects of the gardens: raising bees, a pond with frogs, a playground, kitchens for garden parties, fruit trees, a pizza oven, a place to relax.

A kitchen shed.

A kitchen shed.

There is much to do in this garden, but not overnight stays.

There is much to do in this garden, but not overnight stays.

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The youngest member.

The youngest member.

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