After three successful days, the world’s largest garden fair spoga+gafa closed on September 5th, 2017 with a record result in terms of the number of exhibitors and sold space.
spoga+gafa 2017 with record exhibitors
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Harmonious overall picture: Colours and accessories for the garden
The summer is here and with it fresh colours and new accessories for the garden. A glance at the current designs of spoga+gafa exhibitors reveals which trends are determining this year’s outdoor season.
My small farm or chicken in the city
Most Germans only remember free-range chickens from their holiday on the eco-farm or from a visit to a petting zoo. This could soon change, because poultry is becoming more and more popular as a pet – even in the city. If one takes a look at the current gardening book publications this at least seems to be the trend.
Under construction: first Forest City for China
The first Chinese Forest City by Stefano Boeri Architetti is turning into reality: A city where offices, houses, hotels, hospitals and schools are entirely covered by plants and trees. The innovative urban settlement will be energy self-sufficient.
Summer, sun, barbecue time
The summer is here and with it the peak barbecue season. For many Germans, barbecues are in the meantime more than just preparing food – different philosophies come together at the barbecue. For some it is simply the desire to sizzle things in the open air, for others it is a passion or even a sport. We have put several facts and figures together about barbecuing for once.