Three people happily pose together at night outdoors, with one holding a small, fluffy dog. They all smile warmly, enjoying the moment under streetlights.
A cozy evening scene shows a campfire surrounded by chairs, with a red and white cottage in the background, drinks nearby, and sparks flying upward.
This image shows a small, white wooden greenhouse with a gabled roof and many windows, standing in a sunny garden surrounded by grass and trees.
This image shows the interior of a camper or RV with two single beds, a nightstand, overhead cabinets, a rug, and a window with curtains.
This image shows a small wooden outhouse with unfinished walls, a simple toilet with a green lid, a toilet paper roll, and a lantern hanging inside.
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Help us with our goal of a creating a self-sufficient garden in Löwenzahn, Germany

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello Workawayers! We would be delighted if you would support our self-sufficient garden project. We started in 2022 with a completely overgrown plot of land in Apolda, Thuringia. We'll tell you more about our town later. First, a short description of us: I'm Juliane (51) and my husband Maik (55) has been running a flower shop for 27 years and started the self-sufficient garden project in 2022. Our son Fynn (23) is also a Workawayer and gave us the idea of showing young people from all over the world our town and the surrounding area while receiving support with daily tasks.
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    Hallo Workawayer
    Wir würden uns freuen wenn ihr uns bei unserem Projekt Selbstversorgergarten unterstützt. Angefangen haben wir 2022 mit einem komplett verwilderten Grundstück in Apolda/ Thr . Mehr zu unserer Stadt erzählen wir euch später.
    Erstmal eine kurze Beschreibung über uns:
    Ich bin Juliane (51) und mein Mann Maik (55) wir betreiben seit 27 Jahren einen Blumenladen und haben 2022 das Projekt Selbstversorgergarten gestartet.
    Unser Sohn Fynn (23) ist auch Workawayer und hat uns dann auf die Idee gebracht jungen Menschen aus der ganzen Welt unsere Stadt und die Umgebung zu zeigen und gleichzeitig eine Unterstützung bei täglichen Arbeiten und neuen Projekten zu erhalten.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Plant care
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our Apolda, also called Gramont, is a small town in Thuringia. We have an art gallery with changing exhibitions, a bell museum, many parks for strolling, and a few cafes. Those who want more culture or are looking for parties and nightlife can visit Weimar, Jena, or Erfurt. These cities are easily accessible by bus or train.
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    Unser Apolda auch Gramont genannt ist ein Städtchen in Thüringen .Wir haben das Kunsthaus mit wechselnden Ausstellungen, ein Glockenmuseum, viele Parks zum spazieren und auch ein paar Kaffees. Wer mehr Kultur braucht oder Party und Nachtleben möchte hat die Möglichkeit Weimar Jena oder Erfurt zu besuchen. Diese Städte sind gut mit Bus oder Bahn zu erreichen.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Daily tasks: These should be carried out independently after instruction, such as feeding the quail and rabbits, and watering the flower beds and greenhouse.

    Weekly tasks: We will do things like mowing the lawn, trimming the hedge (as needed), tending the flower beds, and checking the beehives together.
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    Tägliche arbeiten: sollten nach Einweisung selbstständig durchgeführt werden wie Wachteln und Hasen füttern, Beete und Gewächshaus gießen.
    Wöchentliche Aufgaben: wie Rasen mähen, Hecke schneiden (nach Bedarf) Beete bearbeiten und Bienen Durchsicht werden wir gemeinsam erledigen

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Our Workaway participants should love nature. We've provided a caravan for two people, which we ourselves used for many years as a family of four. There's also room for tents upon request. For eating or relaxing, there are several options, either outdoors or in the open-plan extension of the house. For colder days, there's also a seating area in the greenhouse. Sanitary facilities: composting toilet, outdoor shower, or in our shared apartment.

    Our guests have the option of cooking their own meals according to their preferences. The necessary ingredients will be provided. We will largely prepare and eat breakfast and dinner together.

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    Unsere Workaway-Teilnehmer sollten die Natur lieben. Wir haben einen Wohnwagen für zwei Leute bereitgestellt mit dem wir viele Jahre selbst zu viert unterwegs waren. Auf Wunsch ist auch noch Platz für Zelte. Zum Essen oder Chillen gibt es mehrere Möglichkeiten entweder unter freiem Himmel oder im offenen Anbau am Haus. Für kältere Tage gibt es auch eine Sitzecke im Gewächshaus.

    Unsere Gäste haben die Möglichkeit sich nach Ihren Wünschen selbst zu bekochen. Die dazu notwendigen Zutaten werden Ihnen zur Verfügung gestellt. Frühstück und Abendessen werden wir zum großen Teil gemeinsam zubereiten und einnehmen.
    Sanitäranlage: Trockentoilette
    Außendusche oder bei uns in der WG Wohnung

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Bienen

    Bienen

    Okay das sind nicht die Bienen das ist Fynn ;o)

    Profile photo of Peter Hase & Lotti Karotti

    Peter Hase & Lotti Karotti

    Profile photo of Wachteln

    Wachteln

    10 Stück

    Profile photo of HUNDSANTA

    HUNDSANTA

    Bolonka ganz liebe alte Dame

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Photos

Three people happily pose together at night outdoors, with one holding a small, fluffy dog. They all smile warmly, enjoying the moment under streetlights.
A cozy evening scene shows a campfire surrounded by chairs, with a red and white cottage in the background, drinks nearby, and sparks flying upward.
This image shows a small, white wooden greenhouse with a gabled roof and many windows, standing in a sunny garden surrounded by grass and trees.
This image shows the interior of a camper or RV with two single beds, a nightstand, overhead cabinets, a rug, and a window with curtains.
This image shows a small wooden outhouse with unfinished walls, a simple toilet with a green lid, a toilet paper roll, and a lantern hanging inside.

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