According to the real estate valuation company IAZI, 2023 was characterized by the aftermath of the interest rate turnaround for Swiss real estate investors. Investments in real estate still paid off, but the market is now a long way from the performance figures achieved during the low-interest phase, the company writes in its latest assessment. The investment environment is experiencing an interim low, but the recent reduction in the key interest rate by the SNB promises the proverbial silver lining on the horizon.

In their book «Der essbare Garten – Robuste Gemüse und Kräuter für Beet und Topf”, gardening expert Sabine Reber and plant breeder Markus Kobelt provide an insight into the exciting world of new garden plants and show how to garden successfully and harvest healthy produce. The result is a kind of standard work for the gardens, terraces and balconies of the future.

Spring is here, and whenever the first green tentatively appears, it’s Giardina time again. Giardina 24 heralds the arrival of spring. This year, the largest international indoor gardening experience invites you to a unique event from March 13 to 17. This year’s Giardina is all about the multifaceted design of gardens, terraces and balconies.