Ecoflora

An ecological nursery, garden shop, and webshop where you will find plants, products, and expertise for creating a natural garden.

Primäre Produktions-gebiete

Produktion und Verbrauch sollen sich positiv auf die biologische Vielfalt auswirken

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Ecoflora

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Started in: 1994

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Project by: Ecoflora

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Started in: 1994

The project

Our core philosophy: an ecological approach to gardens and public green spaces, where both people and nature take center stage. Gardening becomes so much more enjoyable when we work with nature instead of constantly (fruitlessly) trying to hinder it.
At our nursery, you’ll find the plants, products, and expertise you need to create your nature-rich garden.
We supply both private individuals and professionals (garden landscaping, landscape architecture, green services, public authorities, etc.).

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Project location

Halle

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Contribution(s)

10000 m² primary production

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Project costs

Participant(s)

Ecoflora and Natuurpunt/Natagora are joining forces. Ecoflora supports Natuurpunt and Natagora with a financial contribution (of several thousand euros) on the sale of flower meadows and nesting boxes/feeding systems. In addition, Ecoflora offers a 5% discount at the checkout and through the webshop to Natuurpunt and Natagora members on all products upon presentation of a membership card or membership number (for online orders) with a visible expiration date.
Ecoflora recently supported a green urban project, Plukpark Rodenem, in Halle, by donating numerous fruit trees and vegetable plants.
Ecoflora works closely with Velt vzw on several projects, such as the eco-garden days they organize annually.
Ecoflora has local roots, allowing several social organizations to benefit from surplus planting material: Met vriendelijk groente vzw (With Friendly Vegetables), Wildgroei woekert vzw (Wild Growth Woekert). In recent years, leftover flower bulbs have been donated to organizations such as Fedasil, berrefonds, De okkernoot, and others.

How are the criteria of the objective met?

Primäre Produktions-gebiete

Anwendung von Produktionsmethoden, die die biologische Vielfalt einbeziehen: Fruchtfolge/Bäume, Mischkulturen, dauerhafte Bepflanzung, Agroforstwirtschaft/Ökologie, reduzierte Bodenbearbeitung, biodiversitätsorientierte Bewirtschaftung, Verzicht auf Pestizide/Chemikalien, chemiefreie Produktion, biologische Produktion/Düngung, naturnahe Lösungen, Wiederherstellung von Ökosystemen, Wiederaufforstung mit lokalen und gemischten Baumarten, ...;
Entwicklung des Geländes unter Einbeziehung der biologischen Vielfalt und Einrichtung eines Bereichs, der der biologischen Vielfalt gewidmet ist (z. B. zusätzliche Blumenbeete, Verzicht auf/Minderung der Bodenbearbeitung/Mahd/Bewirtschaftung in einem bestimmten Bereich, Insektenhotel, Neugestaltung von Abbaustätten);
Die ökologischen Merkmale des Gebiets zu respektieren und/oder zu verbessern;
So viel Natürlichkeit wie möglich bzw. so wenig Veränderung der Umgebung (Landschaft, Wasserqualität, Bodenbeschaffenheit, ...) wie möglich;
Förderung der Erhaltung grüner und blauer Flächen durch Begrenzung der Ausweitung der Flächennutzung;
Einbindung dieser Praktiken in die Umgebung (z. B. Förderung der ökologischen Kontinuität), um ihre negativen Auswirkungen auf den Boden zu verringern.

Possible initiatives in which the project is involved :

Biogarantie label, PEFC and FSC labels

Long-term maintenance

At Ecoflora, the plants are maintained with minimal impact on biodiversity. No mechanical weeding, no use of herbicides or pesticides. Beneficial insects are used for pest control where necessary. Natural areas of the nursery are managed ecologically: branch ridges, hedgerows, natural mixed hedges, borders with native perennials, and more.

Benefits

Ecoflora sells not only plants, seeds, seedlings, and seed potatoes, but also nesting boxes, bird feeders, feeders, and organic garden products and tools.
Ecoflora offers various training courses, advice, and customized solutions. For professional clients, a customized in-house flower meadow course is also available.
You don’t necessarily have to visit the nursery in Halle: Ecoflora recently launched collection points in the Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent, Kempen, and Westhoek regions.
Ecoflora also organizes activities, such as the reopening weekend, with a tour of the nursery, an inspirational session, and much more!