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Fresh fruit and vegetables from one’ own garden – for many of us, this is a dream scenario. However, only very few city dwellers are lucky enough to have their own garden – and it is precisely here that the desire for more greenery arises. This is why the concept of urban gardening has become popular in recent years, especially in cities like Basel, Bern and Zurich. However, gardening in the city is not only interesting for adults, but also for children.

Chestnuts were an indispensable staple food from the 11th through to the 18th century. Due to their high starch content, these chestnut fruits were ground into flour, which was used for the making of bread.