Iris Steck belongs to the young generation of apple farmers. She wants to break the mould. For example, she and her father built a large insect hotel that stands in the trees next to the courtyard. In the same way, their facilities include an apiary, but also nesting boxes for earwigs, bird houses and perches for larger birds.

Iris has had quite a few ideas for bringing life to her meadow. "The useful insects should be preserved, better still encouraged. With these types of measures, I am trying out new practices that are good for my trees and the meadow." She pursues the same goal with her runner ducks and the sheep that roam freely in the meadows, quacking and bleating. "They eat pests, grass and also all kinds of other annoying things. It works. And I like having my animals around me too."