14.09.2024 – 11:48
Federal Association of Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction e. V. GaLaBau / Green in the City
Nürnberg (ots)
The decision has been made in the 2024 Landscape Gardener Cup: Mika Lerch from Thomas Heumann GmbH (Weinstadt) and Bastian Maichle (Fellbach) from Link GmbH took first place. The team from the Baden-Württemberg State Association for Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction prevailed against strong competition at the leading international trade fair GaLaBau in Nuremberg on September 13, 2024 – and can now bear the title of “German Champion”.
Second place went to Kilian Hilgers and David Widl, both from Widl Garten- und Landschaftsbau (Postmünster), Bavaria. Third place went to Lukas Bützler and Luca Burghof, from Pütz GaLaBau GmbH (Wipperfürth), North Rhine-Westphalia.
On September 12th and 13th, a total of twelve teams took on the challenging competition task of designing a natural (front) garden. This put not only the participants’ craftsmanship skills to the test, but also their technical knowledge – and of course good teamwork.
24 trainees, 15 hours, 24 square meters – one task
Within 15 hours, the 24 trainees cultivated and planted a four by four meter section of the garden and with their top performances once again showed that they have a lot to offer as future specialists in gardening and landscaping. During the exciting hours of the competition, the young women and men delighted both the audience and the jury with their design of a diverse miniature garden with a tree. Ultimately, the team from Baden-Württemberg was able to convince with its result.
The current trends in gardening and landscaping were also present in this year’s professional competition: biodiversity and climate-friendly garden design were important components of the competition task. The plan designed by landscape architect Michael Epple thus addressed the requirements that garden owners, but also cities and municipalities, face in terms of garden design in times of climate change.
The aspiring landscape gardeners were faced with the challenge of designing a small section of the garden in a way that was close to nature and would provide a refuge not only for people, but also for flora and fauna. A wall specially built by the participants was to invite people to sit and linger; a walkway was to lead to a large insect hotel, the Tower of Life. But specialist knowledge of various plants and solitary trees was also required: a planting area consisting of three levels offered various site conditions that had to be assigned and planted. A competition task that examined both the theoretical and practical skills of the future specialists.
Participants 2024
Each of the twelve regional associations sent a team of two into the race for the “German Championship“, which had previously prevailed in the respective regional competitions:
- Baden-Württemberg: Mika Lerch and Bastian Maichle
- Bavaria: Kilian Hilgers and David Widl
- Berlin and Brandenburg: Hendrik Pauli and Jan Kloster
- Hamburg: Naomi Ekwems and Jonathan Bergknecht
- Hesse-Thuringia: Lucien Prinz and Frederik Siebert
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Philipp Kunkel and Lukas Reimann
- Lower Saxony-Bremen: Hanna Kanzelmeier and Klara Thöle
- North Rhine-Westphalia: Lukas Bützler and Luca Burghof
- Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland: Nelson Debus and Colin Frick
- Saxony: Yannik Ebert and Robert Kirchner
- Saxony-Anhalt: Robert Wunderlich and Paul Maurer
- Schleswig-Holstein: Fiete Ole Strube and Thorge Johannisson
Great praise from the President
Thomas Banzhaf, Chairman of the Training Support Association for Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction (AuGaLa) and President of the Federal Association for Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction (BGL): “What these young women and men have created here within 15 hours is evidence of the highest quality and great passion for our profession. This shows once again what excellent specialists we have. I congratulate all 24 participants on their great achievements. All participants can be proud of this. On behalf of the BGL and our training support association AuGaLa, I would like to thank our expert jury for their commitment before and during the Landscape Gardener Cup 2024.”
The jury, led by spokesman Ludger Plaßmann, is made up of experienced experts such as business owners and trainers from all 12 regional associations. During the “German Championships” they assessed the creation of the gardens according to the rules of technology and determined the winning team and the other placings. In 2024, the task was more demanding than ever, said Plaßmann: “Everyone here is a winner. Because those who took part in the nationwide landscape gardeners’ cup have already won their landscape gardeners’ cups at the state level,” said Plaßmann. The jury spokesman then thanked long-standing jury member Peter Emmerich, who had been involved in the cup events for over two decades. As a token of gratitude, Plaßmann presented him with an honorary jury jacket.
Photo: The German Landscape Gardening Champions 2024 are Mika Lerch (left) and Bastian MaichleThe team from Baden-Württemberg prevailed against 11 teams at the leading international trade fair GaLaBau on 12 and 13 September and won the Landscape Gardeners’ Cup 2024, the “German Championship” of the profession.
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– Who won the 2024 Landscape Gardener Cup at GaLaBau Trade Fair?
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“German Champions” of Landscape Gardening: Mika Lerch and Bastian Maichle Win the 2024 Landscape Gardener Cup at GaLaBau Trade Fair
In a highly competitive and challenging event, Mika Lerch from Thomas Heumann GmbH (Weinstadt) and Bastian Maichle from Link GmbH (Fellbach) emerged as the winners of the 2024 Landscape Gardener Cup, earning the title of “German Champions” in the process. The team from the Baden-Württemberg State Association for Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction outperformed eleven other regional teams at the leading international trade fair GaLaBau in Nuremberg on September 13, 2024.
The Landscape Gardener Cup, a prestigious competition for young landscape gardeners, aims to test their technical skills, theoretical knowledge, and teamwork abilities. This year’s event saw twelve teams of two landscape gardeners
What were the key elements of the winning design by Mika Lerch and Bastian Maichle at the Landscape Gardener Cup 2024?
“German Champions” Crowned at GaLaBau: Mika Lerch and Bastian Maichle Win Landscape Gardener Cup 2024
The highly anticipated Landscape Gardener Cup 2024 has come to a close, and the winners have been crowned. Mika Lerch from Thomas Heumann GmbH (Weinstadt) and Bastian Maichle (Fellbach) from Link GmbH, both representing the Baden-Württemberg State Association for Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction, have taken first place in the prestigious competition. The duo emerged victorious against strong competition from 12 teams at the leading international trade fair GaLaBau in Nuremberg on September 13, 2024.
A Challenging Task
The competition, which took place on September 12th and 13th, required the 24 trainees to design a natural (front) garden within 15 hours. The task was divided into a four-by-four-meter section, where the participants had to cultivate and plant a diverse miniature garden with a tree. The challenge tested not only their craftsmanship skills but also their technical knowledge and teamwork.
Trends in Gardening and Landscaping
This year’s competition incorporated current trends in gardening and landscaping, with a focus on biodiversity and climate-friendly garden design. The plan, designed by landscape architect Michael Epple, addressed the requirements that garden owners, cities, and municipalities face in terms of garden design in times of climate change. The participants were tasked with designing a small section of the garden that was close to nature, providing a refuge for both people and wildlife.
The Winning Team
Mika Lerch and Bastian Maichle impressed the jury with their exceptional skills and teamwork. They demonstrated a deep understanding of gardening and landscaping principles, incorporating biodiversity and climate-friendly design elements into their garden. Their winning design showcased a remarkable attention to detail, with a beautifully crafted wall and walkway leading to a large insect hotel, the Tower of Life.
Runners-Up
Kilian Hilgers and David Widl from Widl Garten- und Landschaftsbau (Postmünster), Bavaria, took second place, while Lukas Bützler and Luca Burghof from Pütz GaLaBau GmbH (Wipperfürth), North Rhine-Westphalia, secured third place.
Promoting Excellence in Gardening and Landscaping
The Landscape Gardener Cup 2024 is an integral part of the GaLaBau trade fair, which aims to promote excellence in gardening and landscaping. The competition provides a platform for young professionals to showcase their skills, gain recognition, and contribute to the development of the industry.
About GaLaBau
GaLaBau is the leading international trade fair for garden, landscape, and sports field construction. The biennial event brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers to showcase the latest trends, products, and innovations in gardening and landscaping.
About the Federal Association of Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction e. V. (GaLaBau)
The Federal Association of Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction e. V. (GaLaBau) is a leading industry association in Germany, representing the interests of garden, landscape, and sports field construction companies. The association promotes excellence in gardening and landscaping, provides training and education, and supports its members in their professional development.
The Landscape Gardener Cup 2024 has once again demonstrated the exceptional talents of young professionals in the gardening and landscaping industry. As the industry continues to evolve, it is essential to recognize and support the next generation of specialists who will shape the future of gardening and landscaping.
