In the recent local elections, the organization even considered putting up candidates. But we're always in a position to make protest marches. Berlin's gardeners only take to the streets when they have to. After all, the purpose of the green sanctuaries is to escape the hectic pace of urban life. On weekends, a pastoral calm hangs over Kolonie Oeynhausen.
Children ride their bikes on paths and gardeners hack away at weeds.
The only sign of the colony's location is the smokestacks looming over the hedges. As Wuttke strolls through the colony, he greets the gardeners by name. Walking on, he meets Sauer working in her garden. She wastes little time getting to the point. Apparently the neighbors have installed a high-tech sprinkling system and are watering day and night, rain or shine.