SIAS, together with various partners, is calling for participation in the “Méi net am Mee” campaign for the fourth time. The aim is to use simple measures to create new habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
The principle is deliberately low-threshold: those who take part will leave their lawn mowers behind in May. Instead of a perfectly manicured lawn, flowers are allowed to grow and bloom. The initiative follows the approach of so-called “lazy gardening” – that is, consciously intervening less and giving nature more space.
“Méi net am Mee” is based on the British movement “No Mow May” and challenges common ideas about tidy gardens. The organizers want to raise awareness among the population and encourage a long-term rethinking of how we deal with green spaces.
Campaign stickers Illustration: SIAS
It’s not about leaving the garden completely to its own devices. Even small, unmown areas can make an important contribution. Even those who use their garden or have little space can take part. It is crucial to give individual areas time to bloom – ideally beyond May.
To accompany the campaign, participants can order stickers and affix them visibly to the mailbox or garden fence. In addition, SIAS is organizing a competition: participants are invited to send photos of their later mown garden by email moien@sias.lu or share it on social networks using the hashtag #BlummefirBestëbser. The most beautiful garden is chosen in June. (DJ)
