Meet the Wolfs: Couple Transforms 40,000 sq.m. Garden in Mönchengladbach
Marita and Michael Wolf, known as 'resettlers' from Immerath, have created a remarkable garden in Mönchengladbach. The garden, which spans 40,000 square meters, is a sanctuary for a variety of plants, animals, and visitors alike.
The Wolfs moved into their new home in 2008, bringing with them 20 trucks of plants from their old garden. The garden, which started as a 10,000 square meter house garden, has since expanded to include a 30,000 square meter arboretum. This addition, not initially planned, was purchased to prevent neighboring ruins from impacting their quality of life.
The garden is a testament to the couple's dedication and green thumb. It consists of exchanged plants, self-grown cuttings, and plant gifts, requiring no outside help. Visitors are greeted by an English rose garden and several redwood trees at the entrance. The arboretum features an astonishing 1,000 trees, including 13 different varieties of coastal redwoods, which even surprised dendrologists from the Botanical Garden of the University of Göttingen.
Water lilies and lotus compete in the ponds, with bamboo regularly pruned to make space. The garden also plays host to various animals such as field hares, bats, and a kingfisher. White marble sculptures by Michael Wolf add to the garden's charm.
The garden of Marita and Michael Wolf is a labor of love, a testament to their passion for plants and nature. It is a sanctuary for both wildlife and visitors, attracting people with its beauty and diversity. The garden, which started as a personal project, has grown into a remarkable arboretum that is open to all.
