Cultivated & Wild

From the apple orchards of Northern Germany and the apricot gardens of Austria's Wachau Valley to the fig groves of Albania, the chestnut forests of Montenegro and the hop fields of Southern Germany, we follow people, animals and plants through the changing seasons.

The series reveals how traditional agriculture has shaped and preserved these landscapes, creating and maintaining valuable habitats that today support an astonishing diversity of wildlife and plant species.

Episodic Breakdown

Episode 1: Northern Germany’s Apple Orchards — Journey through the Altes Land, where blooming apple orchards, rare woodlands and migratory birds reveal Northern Germany’s natural beauty across the seasons.
Episode 2: Austria’s Apricot Orchards — Along the Danube in Austria’s Wachau valley, centuries-old apricot orchards and diverse wildlife face the challenges of rising temperatures and changing seasons.
Episode 3: Montenegro’s Chestnut Forests — Explore Montenegro’s ancient chestnut forests along Lake Skadar, where traditional farming, rare Dalmatian pelicans and seasonal bird migrations shape the landscape.
Episode 4: Albania’s Fig Groves — Beneath Albania’s Tomorr Mountains, traditional fig farmers preserve centuries-old groves that support the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Episode 5: Southern Germany’s Hop Gardens — In Bavaria’s Hallertau, the world’s largest hop-growing region, farmers navigate drought and pests while diverse wildlife thrives among fields, forests and meadows.