Botanischer Garten Solingen, Botanical garden in Solingen, Germany.
The Botanischer Garten Solingen is a garden divided into themed sections including an Alpine garden, Mediterranean area, and greenhouses. The collection features cacti, palm trees, and many other plant species from different climates.
The garden was founded in 1952 starting with a single greenhouse structure on a smaller site. Over the decades the facility grew and was eventually taken over by a nonprofit organization.
The Biblical Garden displays plants mentioned in ancient texts, such as barley and pomegranate arranged in geometric beds. Visitors can see which plants have been known in this region for centuries.
The garden has five entrances reachable by public transport, each with parking, at Vogelsang 2a and Frankfurter Damm. The site slopes up to 35 metres on a south-west hillside, so paths climb between the themed gardens. The main portal leads to a central square linking all sections; the Korkenziehertrasse railway embankment borders the garden to the south.
An old orchard was transformed into a bee trail that creates natural habitats for wild pollinators. This section supports local bee populations and demonstrates sustainable practices within the garden.
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