Trier: Soli-Garten wird selbstständiger Verein 2025
By Solidarischer Gemeinschaftsgarten Trier e.V.
TL;DR: Ein Gemeinschaftsgarten in Trier zeigt, wie Solidarität den Zugang zu ökologisch erzeugten Lebensmitteln ermöglichen kann.
- Solidarische Finanzierung sichert Teilhabe.
- Ökologische Anbaumethoden sind Standard.
- Wissensaustausch fördert Kompetenzen.
- Gemeinschaftsaufbau durch soziale Aktivitäten.
- Selbstverwaltung stärkt Eigenverantwortung.
Why it matters: Dieses Modell bietet eine praxiserprobte Lösung für lokale Lebensmittelversorgung und sozialen Zusammenhalt, die übertragbar ist.
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Recommended for: Menschen, die gemeinschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit leben, ökologische Landwirtschaft schätzen und sozialen Zusammenhalt aktiv mitgestalten möchten.
The Solidarischer Gemeinschaftsgarten Trier e.V. is a community garden initiative in Trier, Germany that was officially founded as an independent association in early 2025, having previously operated under the umbrella of Transition Trier e.V. The organization represents a practical implementation of solidarity-based agriculture principles combined with community gardening practices.
The garden operates on core principles of solidarity across multiple dimensions. Members are empowered to engage in gardening activities themselves and participate in harvesting the communally grown fruits and vegetables. The financial model is based on solidarity pricing, where membership contributions are flexible and self-determined. The organization aims for an average monthly contribution of approximately 65 euros per regular member as of 2025, but explicitly allows those with fewer financial resources to pay less and those with greater capacity to contribute more. This approach ensures that participation is not restricted by economic circumstances.
The organization uses ecological and organic cultivation methods without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, employing natural fertilizers and natural pest control methods when necessary. Members engage in collective learning through skill-sharing weeks where individuals share their knowledge and expertise with others. The garden serves as a space for cultural exchange and community building, hosting various events and fostering a living community with plants and animals.
The self-understanding of the association emphasizes communal gardening and cultivating a solidaristic approach to interaction among members. Members aim to learn from one another and develop knowledge about self-sufficiency, food preservation methods, and regenerative agriculture practices. At the beginning of each year, the board and management collectively calculate the annual budget needed to cover operational costs including garden tools, seeds, and compensation for the garden team.
While the Solidarischer Gemeinschaftsgarten Trier e.V. is inspired by and oriented toward the principles of solidarity-based agriculture (Solawi), it distinguishes itself by being a community garden where all interested members can actively participate in gardening activities rather than a traditional CSA model. The organization is part of broader networks of solidarity agriculture initiatives across Germany and participates in regional coordination and knowledge-sharing efforts.