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The Hanging Garden of Anghel Zeicu

Published 07th November 2009 - 19 comments - 3282 views -

As green spaces are more and more scarce around here, a Romanian man from Resita solved his needs in a different way. He developed his personal "hanging garden": a green oasis on the roof of the apartment building where he lives. His name is Anghel Zeicu and he's 79 years old.

Nevertheless, age doesn't count when one has a dream. The man brought fertile soil from the outskirts of the city and started growing his unique garden. "First I filled my balcony with flowers. When there was no more space in the balcony, I went on the roof, where I arranged a garden. I fixed a trailer onto my bicycle and brought soil from Sura. I have everything I need here. Flowers, vegetables, even vines and sunflowers, "said the lovely retired old man.

His hanging garden was designed in the smallest detail. "When I started, I had to solve the crucial water issue first. I had to find a way to avoid overconsumption of tap water. I made some metal spouts and directed them to one big 500 litres barrel which collects all the rain that I now use to water my garden." says Anghel Zeicu

In the short videos, he also explains that tomatoes should have already been ripen and that he no longer rides the bike so often because of his age.

References:

*videos Adevarul
*image source Eco magazin

Category: Sustainable Development, | Tags: romania, green hanging garden, anghel zeicu,



Comments

swetha on 08th November 2009:

Wow! i would love to do this once I retire!

Adela on 08th November 2009:

It’s a great thing to do, especially if you live in a polluted city. Fresh and clean air at your fingertips smile

Daniel Nylin Nilsson on 11th November 2009:

Awesome smile I love the idea, and the fact that he just fulfilled his dream, without asking for help or permission. Just doing it. We should all live like that.

Adela on 11th November 2009:

Daniel, see Scandinavian Green Roof for some great other projects. You might be even interested in seeing some as they’re not far from you.

Daniel Nylin Nilsson on 12th November 2009:

Thanks for the link! I don’t know of any projects nearby, but on the other hand green roofs would actually be a little overkill in little Lund, which has more trees than houses smile

Belinda Scheider on 06th February 2010:

Wow, that’s an awesome work! How long does the maker do for this hanging garden? It surely looks great! Though it needs more garden furniture I guess smile
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Tiara Thompson on 23rd February 2010:

That’s a nice view, Adela. Is it your garden? I never smart at arranging my own garden. Do you have manual or tutorial books? Since I want to try gardening now.
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Rowan on 04th March 2010:

Nice view. You give me a great inspiration for my next garden. Thanks.
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Hellen on 09th March 2010:

Wow, this garden looks amazing! He sure had a lot to work get it in this stage. It’s all worth it when you are a passionate gardener though, it’s a rewarding activity. I know i love to take care of my rose bushes, no matter how tired i feel, i always choose to spend my free time gardening.

Miana on 09th March 2010:

This is so amazing. How can you afford such beautiful garden? How long have you been planting those plants till they grow such thick. Really awesome.
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Leona Millenium on 16th March 2010:

His hanging garden was designed in the smallest detail. Anghel Zeicu is surely a great man.
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Leona Millenium on 25th March 2010:

I wonder now if this is a natural garden or just a human made garden. I’m going to be very impressed if this is a natural garden.
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Ragnarok on 31st March 2010:

Nice garden. Who is the maker of that hanging garden? I want to make one here in my city.
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Mary on 30th April 2010:

I’ve always wondered what the original hanging garden looks like in person.
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Website Design USA on 04th May 2010:

Wow,Excellent post.Thanks

Reuben on 16th June 2010:

For this kind of garden Furniture Maker Scotland is just the right furniture to add more color and life to it.

Ken on 16th July 2010:

Very interesting idea. Talk about an urban jungle.

Daniel on 15th September 2010:

We have Modern Furniture Stores that exactly producing furniture to such houses.

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