
Latest news from the Alpine Garden

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

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…


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.


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

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…