Help us transform our little meadow next to our house into a permaculture garden in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany

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  Description

  We have just started to turn the little meadow next to our house into a permaculture garden. We have planted 15 fruit trees and many berry bushes, created hill beds for veggies and a chicken coop. We constructed two greenhouses out of old windows, put up a yurt for yoga and orher activities, made a fireplace, and a swing out of paletts to sunbathe. Still, we have soooo many plans what should be the next elements to be added and cultivated. A dome greenhouse full of cucumber, a larger compost of course, a few sheep, a cave for fierce dragons and princesses, a ninja training slack line trail ? Depending on whom you ask, they of course all have priority :)
  Right now we are 3 families working on the project, living in 2 houses next to each other on the edge of town.
  
  We are looking for people to help us with the project, who are interested in permaculture, beekeeping, organic self sustained living and outdoor fun.
  Between March to October, you can stay in the large (unheated) garden house, with its own toilet and sink. During winter, we can find space in the main house, but maybe only for shorter stays.
  
  Please do not ask to come with a dog, that is not possible, unfortunately.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be living with a young family, working on an ambitious nature project. I can promise you, there will be something to learn every day :)

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Besides working on the various projects in the garden, you will have to help with cleaning (your own room most of all) and it would be fantastic if you could help out with cooking or looking after the kids (born 2014 and 2016) sometimes.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Between March to October, you can stay in the large (unheated) garden house, with its own toilet, shower and sink. During winter, we can find space in the main house, but maybe only for shorter stays.
  You are welcome to share our (mostly vegetarian) meals.

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  What else ...

  Osterholz-Scharmbeck is a smallish city where you can find everything you need, including some basic entertainment such as a nice indoor swimming pool and a small cinema. It does not offer any night-life I am aware of, and on a scale for city vibes going from vibrant to sleepy it is definitely more on the sleepy side.
  
  There are bicycles you can use to ride into town or to explore the Teufelsmoor ( a region of bog and moorland) that starts right at our doorstep.
  
  The train station is only a 10 minute walk away, so we are easy to reach and Bremen city is only 15 Minutes by train away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a 100mBit connection. So online video editing might not work, but for other things it should be fine. You need to bring your own computer :)

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is parking space on the street. It's safe, but not very cosy.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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