Huvitus, Fruit garden in Pöytyä, Finland
Description
Huvitus is a large fruit garden in Pöytyä with over one thousand fruit trees arranged in four sections: Small Garden, Large Garden, Apple Orchard, and Cherry Hill. The property features forested areas alongside cultivation zones where apples, plums, cherries, and pears grow.
History
Carl Reinhold Sahlberg founded this garden in the mid-1800s, creating what was then Finland's largest fruit garden. The property later served other purposes before becoming a historical site.
Culture
The garden shaped Finnish fruit growing by introducing the Huvitus apple variety, which became known in the region. Visitors can see how the plant collection was organized and which varieties thrived in this location.
Practical
The grounds are accessible with paths through the different garden sections to explore. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time for walking between the planting areas.
Did you know?
The property housed a rehabilitation center for people struggling with alcohol from 1891 to 1937, then became a girls' home. This lesser-known past shows how places change purpose and gain new meanings over time.
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