Botanischer Sondergarten Wandsbek

This unique exhibition takes visitors on a fascinating journey of discovery – from the beginnings of food production, through processing and storage, to the complex global supply chains that bring our food to us.Learn how large companies and modern technologies shape the food industry, the role of sustainability and conscious consumption, and the challenges arising from industrialization, globalization, and dietary trends. The exhibition also highlights important topics such as food waste, additives, health, and the future of nutrition with innovative approaches.Admission is free and the exhibition can be visited during the regular opening hours of the greenhouse at the Botanical Special Garden. This project was realized as part of the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) and is aimed at everyone who wants to learn more about the origin and impact of our food and reflect on their own eating habits.Take the opportunity to look behind the scenes of food production and gain new perspectives on what ends up on your plate. We look forward to your visit!

Im Sommer 2026 erleben Sie im Botanischen Sondergarten ein ganz besonderes Highlight: das Phasoleum – Die Bohnenschau der beSONDERen Art! Im Phasoleum entdecken Sie die faszinierende Vielfalt der Bohnen und ihrer engen Verwandten. Zahlreiche Arten und Sorten wachsen und gedeihen in dieser einzigartigen Ausstellung und bieten spannende Einblicke in die Welt der Hülsenfrüchte. Die Ausstellung richtet sich an alle Interessierten – ein Erlebnis für Groß und Klein! Besonderer Hinweis: Die Bohne wurde zur Giftpflanze des Jahres 2026 gewählt. Die Homepage zur Giftpflanze des Jahres und das Phasoleum bilden gemeinsam ein Umweltbildungsduo und bieten vielfältige Informationen und Aktionen rund um die Bohne. Fabelhafte Fabaceae – Von Bohne, Erdnuss und Mimose Die vom Verband der Botanischen Gärten konzipierte Ausstellung „Fabelhafte Fabaceae – Von Bohne, Erdnuss und Mimose" ist in diesem Jahr im Botanischen Sondergarten Wandsbek zu sehen. Auf 15 großformatigen, thematisch gestalteten Tafeln werden verschiedene Aspekte der Pflanzenfamilie der Fabaceae (Hülsenfrüchtler) anschaulich präsentiert. Die Ausstellung beleuchtet unter anderem Gewürz- und Heilpflanzen, Färberpflanzen, wertvolle Nutzpflanzen sowie besonders schöne Vertreter dieser vielfältigen Pflanzenfamilie. Die Besonderheiten und Nutzungsmöglichkeiten der Fabaceae werden dabei ausführlich erläutert. Die Ausstellung wurde uns freundlicherweise vom Loki-Schmidt-Garten, Botanischer Garten der Universität Hamburg, zur Verfügung gestellt. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch im Phasoleum!

Speaker: Helge Masch - Why are some plants poisonous and how can you identify them?Unfortunately, poisonous plants do not have a natural label. From the outside, it is not possible to tell whether a plant is toxic or not. In this tour, participants will learn about plants that they should rather admire from a distance and not touch or consume. No botanical knowledge is necessary.Reminder: No poisonous plant has ever attacked a human!Hortus is the Latin word for garden. The offerings titled “Garden Knowledge @hortus” take place as in-person events in the Botanical Special Garden. A donation of two euros per person is requested (children free). Registration is required!

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Wandsbek Botanical Special Garden, District Administrator Thomas Ritzenhoff invites you to a press tour. Together with citizens and press representatives, structural and botanical historical features will be presented during a tour of the garden. Furthermore, new plants will be presented that were recently integrated into the garden and continue to enrich the tradition of the former school garden.The tour will be led by Helge Masch, the head of the Botanical Special Garden, who has been working in the garden for 43 years. Mr. Masch will guide you through the garden, offer exciting insights, present selected plants and special features, and be available for questions.We look forward to your participation and an inspiring exchange in the anniversary year of the Wandsbek Botanical Special Garden.Registration required! Please use the ticket button and the following online form for your registration. Registrations are possible until the start of the event! 

with Helge Masch - Botanical Special Garden Wandsbek -Summer is coming to an end and the trees are putting on their colorful dresses. Trees, shrubs, roses, and perennials in the garden need to be prepared for winter. But what tasks are really necessary now in autumn? And what should one rather avoid? How and where do potted plants overwinter most safely? In this tour, you will learn how to experience a golden autumn without throbbing back pain.The tour takes place in the open space of the Botanical Special Garden Wandsbek at Walddörferstraße 273. Hortus is the Latin word for garden. The offers titled “Gartenwissen @hortus” take place as in-person events in the Botanical Special Garden. A donation of two euros per person is requested (children free). Registration required!