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Growers of all ages in Björköby, Ädelfors and Vetlanda!

A warm welcome to the Astrid Lindgren Hometown Association's annual meeting on April 22 at Mossebo Guesthouse.

We at Astrid Lindgren Hembygd have now opened up the opportunity to apply for leader checks within our umbrella project Living Rural Areas.

Over 50 committed participants gathered for an evening about local preparedness - and now associations in Vetlanda municipality can apply for up to SEK 25,000 for preparedness initiatives through the umbrella project Redo (apply by March 31, 2026).

Because who wants to be on their knees weeding all summer?

The killer slugs have been extra active this year and are something we have talked about on garden visits.

Examples of shrubs with edible berries are currants, gooseberries, blackberries, black raspberries, American blueberries, blueberry, chokeberry, elderberry, rosehip, sea buckthorn, hazel, large-fruited hazel and berry medlar.

The best thing is if you can collect and save rainwater from the roofs.

Something we have talked about a lot on garden visits is how to create land and new soil.

The first thing to decide is what kind of garden you are interested in and have the resources to take care of.

A garden that is adapted to the place it is located and to the person who takes care of it.

At the grafting courses, Björn Westeson shared general knowledge about trees.

Björn Westeson has shared his knowledge of grafting and tree care for those interested in the area of the Cultivation Academy.

The sunflower is a flower that makes you happy. It is also a symbol of Ukraine.

It is important to spend time on the right things at the right time to avoid unnecessary work and to spend money wisely.

In the midst of the Christmas rush, the pumpkins caught my attention.

Four delicious summer recipes.

Does your association want to contribute to a safer and more resilient countryside? Welcome to Norrby ängar on March 24th

Does your association want to contribute to a safer and more resilient community? Welcome to Älgaryd on March 3rd.

We are pleased to warmly welcome Kristin Allmandinger as the new project coordinator at Astrid Lindgren's Hometown.

The Umbrella Project Redo will soon open, where associations can apply for up to SEK 25,000 in support for local preparedness.
Vetlanda Municipality is first out, welcome to the information meeting on February 3rd.

I think the whole winter growing thing is a bit overhyped. I appreciate the winter rest during December and January, eating from the stores and not thinking about growing.

Since I know that many people are interested in biochar, I am now publishing, even though it is about Advent fun, a corona-adapted one.

Here are the recipe basics from the Harvest Festival.

Anyone else still have fresh tomatoes lying around on the kitchen counter?

At this time of year I usually start to crave things that sprout and grow. Sprouts and microgreens grown on the windowsill are so delicious and invigorating now that we've been taking food out of the basement and freezer during the winter.

For almost two years, through the Astrid Lindgren's Hometown association, we have had the privilege of working with farming as a lifestyle and sustainability issues from a farming perspective.

The idea was to take advantage of all the knowledge available – in the form of experienced growers/course leaders, hired lecturers, and study and farm visits – to give it to people in the area and inspire them to spread the knowledge further.

In parallel with the year-long courses, a variety of activities open to everyone were carried out.

The project period is over and the Cultivation Academy's goals regarding courses, knowledge dissemination, networks and cultivation tunnels have been met.

Cultivation as a lifestyle, which was run in 2019-2020 under the Astrid Lindgren's Hometown association's own management and then embraced 6 municipalities.

Information about office opening hours during Christmas and New Year

The second year of the project revolves entirely around the shorter activities.

Would you like to know more about rural development through Leader support? Meet us when we visit Högsby.

Astrid Lindgren's Homeland is now looking for a committed course leader for the project Odlingsakademien 3.0. The project is aimed at growers at various levels and aims to spread knowledge, inspiration and community through lectures, courses, study visits and coaching.

Astrid Lindgren's Hometown wishes you all a very happy summer. The office will be closed for the holidays during weeks 28-31.

On May 6, we are organizing a study visit and walking tour in Hattsjöhult outside Nässjö, together with Leader Västra Småland.

Would you like to know more about rural development through LEADER support? Meet us when we visit Ydre.

Would you like to know more about rural development through LEADER support? Meet us when we visit Kristdala.

The annual meeting for Astrid Lindgren's hometown was held on April 8 at Kafé Dalens Topp in Ingatorp.

Astrid Lindgren's Hometown would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Astrid Lindgren's Hometown is now opening up the opportunity to apply for a leader check within our umbrella project: Developed Business.

The national leaders' meeting was held over two intensive days at the end of October at Astrid Lindgren's World in Vimmerby. This year, a record number of registered participants, over 270, were registered.
We see it as an incredible privilege to welcome these participants from all over the country to our leader area.

The Swedish Transport Administration has high ambitions for the maintenance of the railway between Nässjö and Oskarshamn. The regions and municipalities are prepared to work together to manage and develop the railway, where freight traffic is at the top of the common agenda. . This was clear when Astrid Lindgren's Hometown held a transport seminar in Hultsfred yesterday.

Astrid Lindgren's Hometown wishes you all a very happy summer. The office will be closed for the holidays during weeks 28-31.

In 2024, the Nässjö-Oskarshamn railway will celebrate its 150th anniversary. This will be marked with anniversary celebrations on May 25 at stations along the railway route. Each municipality along the line will invite to celebrations at the stations: Nässjö, Eksjö, Mariannelund, Hultsfred, Berga and Oskarshamn.
Nässjö Railway Museum will run a commemorative steam locomotive train on the route.

Would you like to know more about rural development through LEADER support? Meet us when we visit Aneby.

Are you a local group or association? Do you have an idea that wants to create a sustainable meeting place or develop a new leisure and cultural activity? Welcome to apply for a leader check within Attractive Rural Areas!

A warm welcome to the annual meeting of the Astrid Lindgren's Hometown Association, on April 17th at Staby Gårdshotell outside Högsby.

The leader areas of Western Småland, Southeast, Linné, Coastal Land, Folkungaland and Astrid Lindgren's Hometown are planning a joint evaluation and are looking for those who want to take on the task.

Press release: 2024-01-23. On October 23-24, around 200 people from all over Sweden will gather at Astrid Lindgren's World to share lessons learned, experiences and opportunities with local development through the leader method. Photo: Astrid Lindgren's World and Meijer Media.

Would you like to know more about rural development through LEADER support? Meet us when we visit Vetlanda.

A warm welcome to a digital information meeting about opportunities for leadership support.

Welcome to the information meeting on October 10. Astrid Lindgren's Hometown will inform you about opportunities with leader support for companies. What support is available and how do you apply?

Astrid Lindgren's Hometown is starting work on the new program period

Astrid Lindgren's Hometown wishes you all a really happy summer. The office will be closed for the holidays during weeks 26-27 and 29-30.

In connection with the annual meeting of the Astrid Lindgren's Hometown Association, Jenni Leppelt was elected as the new chairwoman. Jenni works as a tourist consultant in Hultsfred Municipality, has extensive experience in leadership work and is passionate about a vibrant countryside.   

A warm welcome to the annual meeting of the Astrid Lindgren's Hometown Association, on April 19th at Wallby Säteri outside Vetlanda.

At the beginning of March, Astrid Lindgren's Hometown launches its new website.

The call for applications for leader checks is now closed. Many thanks to all of you who have submitted applications.

We are now launching our new logo and graphic identity.