Sofia Blind in Hösbach: Reading about old fruit varieties with tasting
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Forgotten fruits, lively stories: Sofia Blind introduces old fruit varieties
Old apple, pear, and cherry varieties preserve more than extraordinary flavors: They connect garden culture, regional history, and ecological diversity. On October 7, 2026, the event at the Schmerlenbach Conference Center invites you to discover Sofia Blind's book The Old Fruit Varieties and explore rare fruits with all your senses.
A literary stroll through variety diversity
Sofia Blind portrays in her 2020 non-fiction book published by DuMont old fruit varieties between culinary enjoyment and natural history. Over 150 varieties are introduced, including familiar classics like Gravenstein and Schattenmorelle, rare pears, and extraordinary species such as mulberry, quince, and fig. Historical illustrations, entertaining texts, recipes, and cultivation tips make the book a connection of a reading book, gardening knowledge, and cultural history.
From Ananasrenette to Lemon Pear
Even the names of the fruits open a small poetic archive: They tell of regional traditions, old gardens, and a time when diversity in varieties was part of everyday life. Blind's style combines precise factual information with narrative vividness. The reading focuses on the linguistic and cultural quality of these forgotten treasures and places them in today's discourse on biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and regional nutrition.
Fruit Meadow Rescuers Kahlgrund-Spessart bring rarities
The literary experience becomes particularly sensory through the participation of the fruit meadow rescuers Kahlgrund-Spessart. Some rare fruit varieties can be tasted on site. Thus, the voice of the author meets the taste of real fruits: the reading atmosphere gains an immediate, practical dimension and transforms the author encounter into an evening for literature lovers, garden enthusiasts, and anyone who wishes to rediscover regional natural history.
An author between literature, gardening, and translation
Sofia Blind, born in 1964, works as an author, translator, and gardener. She lives in the Lahn Valley and cultivates numerous old fruit varieties in her historic garden. In addition to The Old Fruit Varieties, she has published, among others, Words that Don't Exist in Standard German and Historic Roses. Her work connects linguistic art with botanical knowledge and opens the view to the cultural significance of gardens and cultivated plants.
Conclusion: Literary enjoyment with taste
The event promises a concentrated reading, cultural-historical insights, and encounters with rare fruits. Those who want to not only identify old fruit varieties but also understand their stories, flavors, and ecological significance will experience an inspiring afternoon at the Schmerlenbach Conference Center. Registration is required.
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