Urban agriculture on Moritzplatz

- The story so far -

For half a century Moritzplatz hid in the shadows of the Berlin Wall.
This almost forgotten corner, once zoned as a motorway junction, is
now experiencing a new lease of life.
First it was just a vision: Sitting in the middle of our field at sunset,
the wind rustling through the poplars, the air scented by ripe
tomatoes and fresh herbs, chatting with our friends and neighbours,
having a good time – right in the middle of the city !
This was the picture Robert brought home to Berlin after a trip to
Cuba. In Havana and other cities, agricultura urbana is not just
about producing one’s own vegetables but more about creating an
urban living-, working- and meetingplace. This is where neighbours
would gather and adults would pass on their knowledge to children
as they relax over a cup of coffee.
“Let’s do it in Berlin!”, with this rallying call and the help of children,
youth, neighbours and friends we are transforming Moritzplatz into
an urban garden, café and place of working, learning and relaxing.

Nomadisch Grün (Nomadic Green)
Starting this summer, the non-profit company „Nomadisch Grün“
has leased a site in Berlin/Kreuzberg in order to create a mobile
urban farm: The Prinzessinnengarten.

Locally grown organic vegetables
Our fresh, organic, locally produced herbs and vegetables are
grown in raised compost beds without using any pesticides or
artificial fertilisers.

Mobile Gardening
Nomadisch Grün stands for mobile gardening. We temporarily
transform unused spaces such as buildingsites, car parks and roofs
into urban farmland and green meeting places.

Sustainable Living
The Prinzessinnengarten is a place of discovery where children,
neighbours, experts and those curious about sustainable living can
come together to about and explore alternative visions for our city.

Hedonism as we understand it
Our garden is a place of pleasure and rejuvenation. Relax and enjoy
watching the vegetables being harvested and freshly prepared in
our small garden restaurant.

Help grow a new city: Join in.
We couldn’t wait, so we’ve already started.
Come along and find your role – together we are building the future
of our city.

Nomadic Green. What has happened and what we are planing in 2010 (PDF / German)