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A garden in suburban Berlin, called the Monk Garden, is cultivating 150 to 200 rare herb varieties on a repurposed industrial site near a former gasworks, reviving a medieval monastic health tradition. The garden grows plants such as mint, hyssop, and yarrow, many not commonly found in supermarkets, supplying unique ingredients to local culinary markets. This initiative reflects a broader trend in urban greening and brownfield redevelopment, transforming underused spaces into productive agricultural sites. The project draws inspiration from historical monastery gardens, which combined medicinal herb cultivation with spiritual and natural healing practices. The garden also offers workshops and wild herb walks, promoting knowledge of traditional herbal uses. This effort contributes to sustainable urban land use and biodiversity conservation in Berlin. (Updated 22 Aug 2025, 12:49 IST; source: link)