landskrona citadel allotments

The August 2009 issue of Country Living magazine (UK edition) had a great article on an area of garden allotments in Landskrona in Sweden (Citadellets koloniområde). The allotments are situated in the heart of Landskrona, along the banks of a moat that surrounds a 16th century citadel.

The article mentioned a garden festival at the citadel (Landskrona Trädgårdsgille) on August 14 - 16, so we decided to head up there that weekend. The weather was dreadful the day we visited, but the allotments with their gorgeous little cottages were still beautiful even in the pouring rain.
 

 
 



 
 











 

If you click on the above pic, you can see the sign by the water bowl reads 'Vatten till vovven... plus till icke läskunnig katt', which translates as 'Water for dogs... and cats that can't read'.

 

Comments

[Sue]

I picked up the UK Country Living last night. I did a quick look thru and now I can't wait to sit and read. Thanks for the encouragement!
Sue-Orlando,Florida USA

[sam]

Hope you enjoy it Sue! Country Living UK is one of my favourite magazines!

[kristina]

Oh how I want a plot on these allotments! Ours just doesn't compare... K x

[Vintage Fairy Tales Rebecka]

Sam, you have really captured the spirit
of the area with these photographs!

[sam]

Hi Kristina, I would also love one of these - can you imagine?! But some friends told us you have to be a resident of Landskrona in order to buy one. Too bad...

[sam]

Becky, thanks for the lovely comment - it means so much coming from the master photographer and gardener herself : )

[taylor]

Sam,
I redd this article a few weeks ago and thought if you and Becky. Is this close to you? It looks like a wonderful way to spend one's time.
Love the quilt you posted in your newest entry- of course.

[sam]

Hi Taylor! It's not far from us at all, about 40mins drive I think. It was a lovely place, can't wait to go back on a sunny day. That quilt is beautiful isn't it? Great to hear from you!