A classic wine bottle becomes a small planter. The upper part of the two-part container is turned upside down and a water-drawing wick leads into the lower water-bearing container. A fabric cloth carries the potting soil - so all you need is a small plant or seeds to grow.

Products from a special manufacturer: The story of SIDE BY SIDE is based on an initiative by product designer Sabine Meyer. Ten years ago, she became acquainted with the work of the Wendelstein Werkstätten carpentry workshop in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps and the skills and enthusiasm of the handicapped craftspeople employed in production there. Since then, she and other product designers have been producing high-quality and well-designed products there in the best craftsmanship style.

This is impressive proof that product quality and social commitment complement each other perfectly. The success of SIDE BY SIDE speaks for itself: preferably made from local woods and treated with natural oils, waxes or water-based lacquers, the products have now been awarded numerous design prizes.