Discover the perennial paradise: art and insects in the garden!

Discover the perennial paradise: art and insects in the garden!

Harpertshäuser Straße 12, 64832 Babenhausen, Deutschland - The Heidegalerie in Sickenhofen opens its doors on June 14th and 15th and invites you to a special day under the motto "Art and perennial paradise". This event represents a replacement event for the popular "Open Garden Pforte" campaign, in which the Jakob couple took part in a total of 13 times. In 2023, however, the "open garden gate" was paused to develop new concept ideas. With this event, the Heidegalerie complements the existing events "art and camellias" and "art and hydrangeas", which take place at different seasons.

Visitors can look forward to the sight of an insect -friendly garden with a variety of perennial plants. In addition to the perennial bed, the species such as blue knight's spur, yellow fire herb and purple poppy seeds, a sea pond and flowering lavender is also presented. The opening times of the events are on both days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the address is Harpertshäuser Straße 12, Sickenhofen.

Insect variety in focus

A special highlight in the Heidegalerie is the possibility to watch the blue wooden bee. This solitaire bee, which is often confused with a bumblebee, is characterized by its strikingly blue shimmering wings and its shiny tanks. With a body size of up to 28 millimeters, it is a remarkable appearance that is increasingly common in Germany - an effect that is also favored by climate change. Dead wood, often regarded as a waste, is of great importance for the blue wooden bee, as it creates its nesting places in it and attracts its brood.

The garden of the Heidegalerie plays an important role in maintaining insect diversity. Like nabu , blue wooden bees prefer pollen and are dependent on food that often decreases in today's landscape. The correct plant selection and the provision of nesting places are crucial to help these valuable pollinators.

recommendations for the garden

To support the insect population, experts recommend designing a bee -friendly garden. This includes growing suitable plants and leaving dead wood in the garden. nabu offers numerous tips and advice on how private individuals can transform their balcony or garden into a paradise for bees and other insects. The creation of an insect buffet or even the construction of an insect hotel are great opportunities to help insect diversity.

Overall, the event in the Heidegalerie will not only attract art lovers, but also raise awareness of the important insects that enrich our environment. The combination of art and nature offers a unique experience that stimulates thinking about your own garden and its contribution to preserving insect diversity.