Cultivating a Greener Germany, Together

Learn about our mission to empower every gardener with expert advice, sustainable solutions, and a thriving community. We're passionate about making gardening accessible, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly across Germany.

Our Mission Meet the Team

Our Story

From a small balcony garden in Berlin to Germany's premier gardening resource, our journey began with a simple belief: everyone deserves to experience the joy of growing their own food and flowers.

Berlin Balcony Garden

How It All Began

GreenThumb Gardens started in 2018 when our founder, Anna Schmidt, transformed her tiny Berlin balcony into a thriving vegetable garden. Frustrated by the lack of localized gardening information for German conditions, she began sharing her experiences online.

What started as a personal blog quickly grew into a community of passionate gardeners from Munich to Hamburg, all seeking reliable, Germany-specific gardening advice. Today, we serve over 50,000 gardeners monthly with expert plant care Germany tips and sustainable gardening practices.

"Gardening isn't just about growing plants—it's about connecting with nature, nourishing our bodies, and building resilient communities. That's what drives us every day."

Our Mission & Vision

🌱 Our Mission

To empower every German gardener with expert, localized knowledge that makes sustainable gardening accessible, successful, and enjoyable. We believe that when people grow their own food and flowers, they create healthier communities and a more sustainable future.

  • ✅ Provide accurate, region-specific gardening tips Germany
  • ✅ Promote organic gardening Germany practices
  • ✅ Foster a supportive gardening community Germany
  • ✅ Make plant care Germany knowledge accessible to all

🔭 Our Vision

A Germany where every balcony, garden, and community space contributes to local food production, biodiversity, and environmental health. We envision a nation of confident gardeners who share knowledge, support each other, and create beautiful, productive green spaces.

  • 🌍 1 million active German gardeners by 2030
  • 🌱 50% increase in urban green spaces
  • 🌿 Carbon-neutral gardening community
  • 🤝 Knowledge-sharing network across all regions

Meet the GreenThumb Team

Our diverse team of gardening experts brings together decades of experience from across Germany's diverse climates and gardening traditions.

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Anna Schmidt

Founder & Head Gardener

Berlin-based urban gardening expert with 15 years of experience transforming small spaces into productive gardens. Specializes in balcony gardening Germany and organic pest control.

Passion: Making gardening accessible to city dwellers

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Dr. Markus Bauer

Soil Science Specialist

PhD in Agricultural Science from University of Bonn. Expert in German soil types and sustainable fertilization. Develops our plant care Germany recommendations and soil testing protocols.

Passion: Soil health and sustainable agriculture

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Lena Weber

Community Manager & Photographer

Hamburg native and professional photographer specializing in garden and plant imagery. Manages our thriving gardening community Germany and captures the beauty of German gardens.

Passion: Showcasing the diversity of German gardening

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Thomas Müller

Regional Gardening Advisor

Bavaria-based horticulturist with expertise in alpine and mountain gardening. Provides localized advice for southern German gardeners and maintains our regional plant database.

Passion: Preserving regional German gardening traditions

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Sarah Klein

Digital Experience Designer

Cologne-based UX designer who creates our interactive tools and ensures our website delivers exceptional gardening tips Germany. Combines technology with horticultural knowledge.

Passion: Making complex gardening information simple and beautiful

Our Values

These core principles guide everything we do at GreenThumb Gardens, from content creation to community building.

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Sustainability

We promote organic gardening Germany practices that protect the environment and build healthy soil for future generations.

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Community

Gardening is better together. We foster a supportive gardening community Germany where knowledge is shared freely.

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Accuracy

Our gardening tips Germany are researched, tested, and tailored for German growing conditions and regulations.

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Inclusivity

Everyone can garden successfully. We provide plant care Germany guidance for beginners to experts, all abilities, and all budgets.

Community Impact

Real stories from German gardeners whose lives have been transformed by our sustainable gardening mission.

"GreenThumb Gardens transformed my Hamburg balcony from concrete slab to vegetable paradise. Their organic gardening Germany guides helped me grow pesticide-free produce for my family."

Maria K., Hamburg

"As a complete beginner, I was overwhelmed until I found GreenThumb's plant care Germany tutorials. Now my Bavarian garden produces more than I can eat!"

Heinrich W., Bavaria

"The gardening community Germany here is incredible. I've learned so much from fellow gardeners and even started teaching workshops in my Cologne neighborhood."

Sophie L., Cologne

Our Growing Impact

50K+

Active German Gardeners

10K+

Plants Successfully Grown

500+

Gardening Guides Published

95%

Gardener Satisfaction

Become Part of Germany's Greenest Community

Ready to start your gardening journey or take your skills to the next level? Join thousands of German gardeners who trust GreenThumb Gardens for expert advice, sustainable solutions, and lasting friendships.

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Together, we're cultivating a greener, more sustainable Germany—one garden at a time.