MAY 2025

Beneath the spreading crowns of our birch trees, the cow parsley is particularly striking this spring. In the early morning, the light falls flat through the trees, making the bright white umbels appear almost to float and giving them a presence that nearly surpasses that of the conspicuous tamarisk, which otherwise so readily attracts attention.

At the same time, cow parsley conveys exactly what we want for this area – a wild, lively image reminiscent of natural meadows. This plant thus creates a beautiful connection to the meadow areas in the garden. The umbellifer seeds itself profusely, but can be kept in check by pruning it back early if you want to limit its spread.

In addition to cow parsley, the beds contain cultivated plants that grow in their original wild form just a few hundred meters away in an enchanted section of the forest: Solomon's seal, geum, and forget-me-nots.

The interplay of ground cover, perennials, and woody plants creates a delicate layering that gives the front garden depth.