Haarlemmer Kweektuin, Sustainable community garden in Haarlem, Netherlands.
The Haarlemmer Kweektuin is a community garden in northern Haarlem with growing spaces for plants and vegetables, walking paths, and a natural play area called Paddenpoel. The entire space is maintained by volunteers and supported through local donations.
This location was once a city nursery that supplied plants for Haarlem and later transformed into a public garden for the community. The change reflects a shift toward environmental education and shared urban spaces.
The garden hosts regular repair café events where visitors can watch locals fix broken items and learn sustainable living practices from each other. These gatherings reflect how the community values resourcefulness and knowledge sharing.
The garden is best accessed from the northern side of Haarlem and features easily accessible walking paths suitable for different abilities. Weekend visits work well, particularly on the second Saturday of each month when most activities are scheduled.
The site features a worm composting system, rainwater collection barrels, and a demonstration house showing eco-friendly living practices in action. These hands-on examples give visitors concrete ideas for sustainable living at home.
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