Sven Nürnberger

The last two years have been fast for Sven Nürnberger. Two books had to be finished: “Palmengarten” (April 2019) and “Wild Garden” (September 2019). In addition, there were trips, lectures and above all work in the palm grove. Now he wants a little more time for family, music and his interest in other cultures.
His enthusiasm for nature developed as early as primary school. Stones fascinated those born in Frankfurt in 1972, even before there was any lasting interest in plants. Her class teacher recognised this potential and advised her to go to the Technical College for Agriculture after finishing secondary school. Three practical days a week awaited him, which led him to Frankfurt’s Palmengarten for six months. He eagerly learned and listened to the lectures given by the gardeners, who talked about travel, plant communities and places. Of course, he wanted to garden himself. His parents left him their front yard. Soon the hedge and small conifers gave way to a rock garden with a pond and raised bog. His enthusiasm infected the neighbourhood and other gardens were also transformed.