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Urban Gardening. Eine soziokulturelle Betrachtung neuer Gartenformen

Marta Bobowski

Facta Simonidis

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This article addresses the phenomenon of urban gardening, with a specific focus on Germany. Part I defines and categorizes the main forms of non-economically motivated gardening in urban public space, outlining its core attributes and historical background. Part II indicates how the culture of a historical period affects the shape of green areas and clarifies the correlation between urban gardening and present political, social, and ecological discourses.