Timeline
Blumen Senn is created
In 1914, Heinrich (IV) Senn and Susanne Schweighauser married and moved to Binningen's main street, near the "Jundte-Brünneli" fountain. They grew vegetables in their garden, which they sold weekly in Basel.
Foundation stone Paradiesstrasse 40
In 1918, Heinrich (IV) Senn was able to purchase land at Paradiesstrasse 40, laying the foundation for the Senn nursery, which still exists today.
Flower shop Main Street
In 1944, the flower shop on Hauptstrasse was added to the nursery. It was run by Amalia Senn and her sister Frieda Frey.
Birth of Heinrich Senn 6.
Heinrich Senn the 6th is born in Basel
Birth of Heiner Senn
Heiner 7. is born in Basel
Albert and Henry V retire
In 1982, brothers Heinrich (V) and Albert Senn retired. Heinrich (VI) Senn-Steiner took over the entire business and continued it in the third generation. In addition to the nursery and flower shop, a cut-flower business was also added on Leimgrubenweg.
Death of Heinrich Senn
Heinrich Senn 6 dies far too early. Edith Senn takes over the management and all responsibility
Heiner Senn joins
After completing his further training as head gardener and subsequent management training at the Öschberg, Heiner Senn joined the company as a newly qualified master gardener.
Expansion
The company is expanding with the offers of wintering, grave care and gardening
The AG is founded
After 90 years of operating the Senn Garden Center, the business is being transformed into Senn Blumen AG, and Heiner (VII) Senn Jr., a federally certified master gardener, is now leading the business in the fourth generation. Heiner Senn's commitment extends beyond his own business; he also contributes his broad expertise to the training and development of apprentices, thus actively supporting the development of young talent. He is also vice president of the Master Gardeners Association of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft.
100 years of Blumen Senn
We can celebrate our 100th anniversary.
corona
The authorities are imposing measures. As a manufacturing company, we are allowed to sell our products self-service. Business is booming and we are emerging from the crisis stronger.
The 5th generation is forming
After successfully completing his carpenter training, Tim is starting a second apprenticeship as an automotive mechatronics technician for commercial vehicles. Fabian is starting his initial apprenticeship as an automation technician.
Where are we
Today, 14 people work full-time or part-time at the three Senn Blumen AG locations. The pleasant working environment fosters the joy of our profession—planting, tending, and creative design—and we strive to incorporate our love of flowers into every arrangement. We always strive to offer our customers healthy, robust plants, thus maintaining a high standard in gardening and floristry. We are confident that with our expertise, friendly service, and advice, we meet our customers' high expectations. A considerable number of regular customers and many new customers are the best proof of this.
resignation
After 25 years on the board of the regional master gardeners, first as vice president and finally as president, it was time to step back. This allowed Heiner Senn to resume a smaller workload as an examination expert.
Reconstruction of Leimgrubenweg
The Leimgrubenweg site will be rebuilt and adapted to the conditions, the outdated box system will be removed and a gravel area with a tree nursery will be built in its place
ESAF 25
Since the ESAF 2022, we've had a great partnership with Syngenta. They are the flower partner for the regional wrestling festivals, and we are authorized to supply the flowers and plants. The ESAF will take place in Mollis in 2025, and Senn Blumen AG has been commissioned to produce and supply over 10,000 plants.
Reorganization of Main Street
Due to the retirement of our long-time florists Arlette Hänggi and Marta Isenegger, as well as a lack of staff, we have decided to relocate the flower shop and integrate it into Paradiesstrasse.
