Spring time in the Arboretum
The days before Easter it has been sunshine during the day, but cold nights with frost. Different crocus plants are flowering in the south facing slopes.
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- The largest Rhododendron collection in Scandinavia
- Heather Garden, Japanese Garden and Alpine Garden
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Later than normal
This year, the collection of species rhododendrons is in a very different state compared to previous years. The plants are in their protective winter coats, still holding back the seasonal development as long as the night frost is refusing to let go of its grip – and it’s all good.
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Seasonal opening of “Blondehuset” Café
At Easter, the opening of the café kicks off the summer season at the Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
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Dry firewood logs from the Arboretum
Every winter some of the trees are cut down to make room for new plantings both in the Arboretum and in the Botanical Garden. This wood is for sale and can be collected at the Arboretum.
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Walks among lanterns in the Japanese Garden
Lanterns are important elements of Japanese gardens and their use originate from an old tradition that came to Japan from China and Korea. This last week, we have organised walking events to take a closer look at each of them.
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A True Christmas Flower
It is almost unbelievable that the Christmas rose can grow and flower in the middle of the dark period of the year with just a few plus degree temperatures.
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- Later than normal (12.04.2013)
- Dry firewood logs from the Arboretum (04.03.2013)
- Seasonal opening of “Blondehuset” Café (04.03.2013)
- Walks among lanterns in the Japanese Garden (12.12.2012)
- A True Christmas Flower (09.01.2012)