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Team

In summer the garden is tended by a staff of four assisted by one part-time employee and members of the society.

Scientific interests are the province of committee member Prof. Dr. Markus Fischer, Professor for Plant Ecology at the University of Bern and his team.

Jasmin Senn

Head Gardener

In the Alpine Garden since 2007

Home: Matten, near Interlaken
Favourite flower: Auricula
Hobbies: Travelling, nature, sport

Ursula Rufer

Gardener

In the Alpine Garden since 2022

Home: Brienz
Favourite flower: Alpine Poppy
Hobbies: Hiking, family, my dog

Elsbeth Honegger

Gardener

In the Alpine Garden since 2013

Home: Naters
Favourite flower: King of the Alps
Hobbies: Plants, being out and about in the mountains

Marcel Pfister

Garden attendant

In the Alpine Garden since 2023

Home: Niederried
Favourite flower: Arnika
Hobbies: Hiking, sport

Daniel von Allmen

Garden attendant

In the Alpine Garden since 2022
 
Home: Stechelberg
Favorite flower: Coltsfoot
Hobbies: Vegetable garden, DIY, my dog

Ueli Stähli

Garden attendant

In the Alpine Garden since 2025
 
Home: Wilderswil
Favorite flower: Alpine anemone
Hobbies: Mountain sports, nature, rocks

Esther Brunner

Part-time employee

In the Alpine Garden since 2006

Home: Lauterbrunnen
Favourite flowers: Anemone and columbine
Hobbies: People, nature & animals


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