The blossom in the garden of the future: Pamhagen shows climate-friendly diversity!

The blossom in the garden of the future: Pamhagen shows climate-friendly diversity!

The meadows are blooming, the weather is playing along and the “garden of the future” near Pamhagen is in all its glory. Today, August 11, 2025, you can enjoy the lush storage streams, which are particularly opulent due to the humid weather. Thomas Amersberger, Global Gardener and author, and photographer Christoph Böhler invite visitors to explore their garden paradise on Lake Neusiedl and be inspired.

Amersberger started the first plantings 23 years ago. The garden has now expanded to an impressive 4,500 square meters and around 3,000 plant species. The focus is on the combination of native plants and exotic plants from regions such as the Mediterranean, South America and the Near East. At a time when the climate crisis is becoming increasingly visible, the garden shows how such living spaces can be designed to be climate-friendly.

Climate-friendly garden design

Against the backdrop of the climate crisis, which brings with it both dry summers and mild winters, the topic of sustainable garden care is becoming increasingly relevant. The changes are reflected not only in nature, but also in the gardens: vitrified vegetables, brown meadows and occasional flooding are problems that many garden owners have to contend with. It is therefore all the more important to take action and adapt your own garden to the new climatic conditions. NABU offers numerous tips on how to improve the climate in your own garden, including by using local plants that require less water and are more resilient, such as lavender and rosemary.

In addition, the garden in Pamhagen also offers space for heat-resistant native plants. Yucca, palm trees and pomegranates find their home here. The design consists of gravel, grass and gravel beds that help to better store water, which is of great importance in times of little rainfall. NABU recommends, among other things, creating crater beds that store heat and moisture.

Diversity for the environment

Another aspect that is emphasized in the “Garden of the Future” is the promotion of biodiversity. Planting with a variety of plant species supports a solid ecological cycle. Insect hotels and nesting boxes make an additional contribution to the settlement of useful insects and birds. Climate friendly gardens not only contribute to CO2 reduction, but also promote the local microclimate and improve the quality of life of the residents.

An additional highlight in the garden is the impressive Lebanon cedar, which was once used by the Egyptians for embalming and was brought from the Orient to Austria by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1869. These majestic trees have a long history, combining natural history with regional culture.

Taking all these factors into account, it becomes clear that the “garden of the future” is not only a place for recreation, but also a model for sustainable practices in gardening. From location analysis that takes geographical conditions into account to well-thought-out water management, this shows how much regional and global knowledge can be incorporated into the design of a climate-friendly garden.

Whether for amateur gardeners or experienced botanists, a visit to this impressive garden on Lake Neusiedl is an experience that will certainly make you think and inspire you to make your own green realm climate-friendly.