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Press release

October 15, 2026, No. 165

16 new natural gardens in the county

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District. The “Naturgarten” certification promotes local biodiversity through gardening practices that mimic nature. For the fifth time, garden owners were honored; the “Bayern blüht – Naturgarten” plaque was awarded 16 times, and there are a total of 57 certified natural gardens in the district.

District Administrator Ludwig Schmid praised the work and efforts of the dedicated hobby gardeners, saying that a blooming garden brings nature to life. Anika Dollinger, the district advisor for horticulture and landscape conservation, emphasized how important native flora is for preserving biodiversity, while Dr. Antje Arnold, a molecular biologist with a Ph.D., conveyed the central message in her presentation that the protection of pollinators is not merely an issue concerning insects, but affects entire ecosystems and, ultimately, humans.

As early as 2018, the Free State of Bavaria launched the “Bavaria in Bloom – Natural Garden” project, with the goal of creating incentives to make Bavaria’s gardens even more vibrant and alive for plants, animals, and people.

The initiative is supported by:

  • the Bavarian State Association for Horticulture and Landscape Conservation, Inc.
  • The District Advisory Service for Horticulture and Landscape Management in Bavaria
  • the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture (LWG)
  • and the Bavarian State Horticultural Association (LVG)

In 2022, Anika Dollinger of the District Advisory Service for Horticulture and Landscape Conservation launched the “Bavaria Blooms – Natural Garden” initiative in our district as well. Since then, all garden owners in our district have had the opportunity to participate and to use the plaque as a visible symbol of sustainable and ecological gardening practices.

Marlis Peischer
Press Officer / Head of the Press Office
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office