Oberhaslerhof in Meran

The Oberhaslerhof farm is situated on the sunny hill above Meran in the Schenna direction amidst meadows and vineyards at an altitude of 600m above sea level. At the heart of this listed, newly renovated fruit farm is the large farm garden. It was designed in baroque style and shows a great deal of tradition, gardening history and culture. Over 50 different herbs, various kinds of vegetables and, above all, old plant varieties that have nearly been forgotten are grown here. Priska Weger, the committed farmer, tends and shapes this farm garden with lots of enthusiasm and passion and the help of her family.

•Presentation of fruit and wine farm•Introduction to plant world with emphasis on growing from seed and own cultivation•Tour through farm garden with explanation of the various plants, their sowing and planting calendar, cultivation methods, natural pesticides, care measures required•Hints on garden design, crop rotation and mixed cultivation•Hints on culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses•Explanation about the effects of popular medicine