{"id":14658,"date":"2021-04-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/raektum-okkur-sjalf-og-sma-jurtir-i-leidinni\/"},"modified":"2022-09-26T15:17:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T15:17:22","slug":"we-grew-our-own-food-and-a-few-herbs-along-the-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/en\/raektum-okkur-sjalf-og-sma-jurtir-i-leidinni\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeds distributed to all homes in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur"},"content":{"rendered":"

Growing your own is a rewarding project for the whole family.<\/h4>\n

The Healthy City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is giving all households in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur a summer gift as a symbol of prosperity, growth and well-being. The gift is intended to make residents of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur pause, breathe easily, live in the present moment and reflect on the importance of self-sufficiency in every sense. It is a seed pack containing five seeds of herbs to grow at home. Home growing is a rewarding activity for the whole family. Four years ago, the residents of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur were sent a health-promoting deck of cards, which was very well received. The seed packet, which will be delivered, among other places, to all homes in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur that accept bulk mail, contains a mix of herbs and has an estimated germination time of 10-20 days. It is also planned to provide seeds for growing to leisure centres and the senior classes of nurseries.   <\/p>\n

Let's get moving, eat healthily, grow ourselves and a few herbs along the way!  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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R\u00f3sa Gu\u00f0bjartsd\u00f3ttir, the Mayor of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, visited the oldest pupils at the health-promoting nursery school Sm\u00e1ralundur and gave them seeds to plant. <\/sup><\/p>\n

\"IMG_7428\"These cheerful students certainly have a future in growing all sorts of treats. <\/sup><\/p>\n

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The group followed R\u00f3sa's instructions, advice and encouragement for growing at home and in the nursery with keen interest. <\/sup><\/p>\n

Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Family Gardens \u2013 want to take your home growing to the next level? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Parks of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/a> are open to all residents and are a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur to grow their own vegetables and look after them this summer. The family allotments will be open at V\u00ed\u00f0ista\u00f0ir and on \u00d6ldugata. The cost for one plot is kr. 1,541 and for two plots kr. 2,568. The plots will be supplied tilled, and allocation will begin towards the end of May. Vegetables or other planting materials are not included in the price, but water and basic tools will be available. Registration is now open and takes place here \u2013 you will need to select your municipality and your preferred family garden location (\u00d6ldut\u00fan Family Garden\/V\u00ed\u00f0ista\u00f0ir Family Garden).<\/p>\n

I want to apply for the garden, thanks!<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fairy Town of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/h4>\n

One of the main aims of the Healthy City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is to encourage residents to take good care of their mental and physical well-being and health. As such, the health town has adopted the practice of regularly introducing residents to health-promoting ideas and information about the opportunities that lie in the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur hinterland and in the outdoor gems and areas found throughout the town.<\/p>\n