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Long, dark corridors, bars, small cells, squeaky doors, hardly any daylight, wild vegetation, graffiti by tormented prisoners, the hollow echo of footsteps, and lots of pigeons. The Vilvoorde Penitentiary was originally a reformatory for vagrants, beggars, and young thieves; it was popularly known as "the correction." From 1871 onwards, it became

For 150 years, the Groentestreek region has been a cradle for pioneers and innovations in vegetable cultivation. Fed by the two Neten rivers, the Dijle, Demer, and Rupel, the soil in this region is fertile. This river country with its clay and loam soils is ideal for horticulture. And with its proximity to large cities