Student Gardens
About
The initiative is to bring students together through a creative green project that celebrates cultural and environmental diversity. Across partner universities, student-led groups are set to design and cultivate gardens inspired by all countries in the Alliance. The initiative encourages teamwork, sustainability, and a shared European identity.
Each garden will reflect the values of cooperation and care, while offering a welcoming space on campus.
The project unfolds throughout 2025, with student engagement at its heart. More details will follow as the gardens take shape.
Student gardens at Saarland University
Working together for a greener campus
The herb spiral student garden recently installed on the Saarbrücken campus is a labour of love. The installation’s blooms aren’t just beautiful, but also make a positive ecological impact.
In just two afternoons, the European Studies departmental student organization was able to set up the herb spiral with some spontaneous help from the AStA meet & green officer. And in no time the first guest – a bumblebee – had arrived, showing what a big difference a small garden can make for pollinators.
What’s in the spiral right now? Garlic chives, red sorrel, lovage, apple mint, lavender, tarragon, lemon balm, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, lemon thyme, sage, savory, hyssop, burnet, oregano, Italian strawflower, medicinal herbs and common wormwood.
Feeling inspired to do something for the environment? Send us your favourite vegetarian or vegan recipes from Transform4Europe countries. Keep it up!
