Anyone who grows lavender knows that behind this plant’s apparent hardiness lies a delicate soul. Heat, humidity, stress—even minor factors are enough to sap the vitality from these fragrant purple wonders. For the van Adrichem family from Germany, lavender has long been more than just a product. They have been passionately cultivating ornamental plants for over 65 years. For them, lavender represents tradition, fragrance, summer—and the knowledge that nature and craftsmanship can exist in harmony. Our conversation with Mareike van Adrichem offers insight into the company’s history, its success, and how the team ultimately finds a natural solution even in challenging times.
Anyone who grows lavender knows that behind this plant’s apparent hardiness lies a delicate soul. Heat, humidity, stress—even minor factors are enough to sap the vitality from these fragrant purple wonders. For the van Adrichem family from Germany, lavender has long been more than just a product. They have been passionately cultivating ornamental plants for over 65 years. For them, lavender represents tradition, fragrance, summer—and the knowledge that nature and craftsmanship can exist in harmony. Our conversation with Mareike van Adrichem offers insight into the company’s history, its success, and how the team ultimately finds a natural solution even in challenging times.
The history of Multikraft began over 40 years ago with the search for eco-friendly alternatives and sustainable solutions in the field of agriculture and animal feeds. For this reason, we have very strong links with animal husbandry and plant cultivation and follow all the latest developments and findings with great interest.
The history of Multikraft began over 40 years ago with the search for eco-friendly alternatives and sustainable solutions in the field of agriculture and animal feeds. For this reason, we have very strong links with animal husbandry and plant cultivation and follow all the latest developments and findings with great interest.
Katharina Sützl sees self-sufficiency as a comprehensive concept that includes one's own garden as well as one's own body and a functioning network. When she started baking bread in 2008, she had no idea that ten years later she would be offering various courses on bread baking, self-sufficiency and other topics. The Salzburg native always emphasises the appreciation of nature and food and gives practical tips on how self-sufficiency can succeed.