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Our cultivation

The young plants are growing well, which alre all propagated from seed. Soon they will be planted in the garden.
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Our neighbours/Alp Iselten

On the Schynige Platte lies the highest mountain pasture of the Alp Iselten with the huts for the herdsmen and shelters for the cattle. About 100 animals spend their summer up her…
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Paths

The paths in the alpine garden are  repeatedly weeded and filled with marl.
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Clay pots in the Alpine Garden

For our cultivation we only need clay pots that are sunk into the ground. Clay absorbs moisture, plastic does not.  
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Weeding in the garden

Weeding to keep the garden in order.
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Fences

The Alpine Garden is fenced to keep the cows & other animals away and to guide visitos properly.
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Edelweiss

The Edelweiss is probably the most famous alpine flower and prefers to grow in full sun. The plant grows well in lean and calcerous soil. They belong to the aster family and bloom…
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The Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden is supported by its members and by donations. Become a member and help to secure the future of the Alpine Garden!

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