HARVEST: Do you want to grow both relationships and vegetables this summer?
The City of Hafnarfjörður and the charity GETA have once again joined forces to invite families in Hafnarfjörður to take part in growing vegetables with others from diverse backgrounds to strengthen connections, friendships and promote healthy lifestyles.
Harvest – growing vegetables and relationships
Would you like to learn how to grow vegetables in a diverse group of people in a friendly environment? Would you like to do something different and exciting this summer? Then this project is for you. Harvest / Growing Roots for you and even the whole family.
Uppskera / Growing Roots is a collaborative project between the GETU organisation and the City of Hafnarfjörður, where families in Hafnarfjörður are invited to take part in community vegetable growing in the family gardens at Víðistaðatún. The aim of the project is to promote sustainability, inclusion, well-being and connection by creating a safe and accessible space where people meet regularly and grow vegetables together.
Families are allocated plots in the family gardens at Víðistaðatún where they help each other with the cultivation under the guidance of a horticulturist and with support from GETU staff and volunteers. Weekly meetings will be held in the gardens where participants can get advice, chat and enjoy each other's company. Events and educational talks will be held at regular intervals.
When selecting participants, special consideration will be given to mixing families from different backgrounds; locals, immigrants and refugees who have been granted international protection in Iceland. Together, the group works to cultivate vegetables, friendship and healthy lifestyles.
The project is funded by the Public Health and Community Fund of HS Orka, but it is also part of the international project. Resilient cities, healthy people which is funded by the European Union.
The application deadline was 18 May 2025, but has now been extended to 20 May. Interested parties should complete application here.
The participation fee for each family is 5,000 kr. for the summer and this includes:
- Own cultivation plot
- Use of common crofts
- Use of common tools
- Education and advice from a horticulturalist
- Support from staff and volunteers of GETU
- Free access to events and educational talks
- Donations from sponsors
Please note, limited spaces available!
CAPTION: The project was first launched last year and was a great success, as the pictures show.
Enquiries should be sent to getasamtok@gmail.com