Gerda's pantry

By creating a place where people can pick their raw materials directly from the cultivation, project leader Terese Olsson wants to strengthen access to locally produced food while also building a closer connection between producer and consumer.

The goal is to develop a sustainable and long-term functioning operation on a small scale. With the help of a solar-powered irrigation system and practical cultivation efforts, conditions are created for a climate-smart cultivation that started as early as the 2026 season.

Another important part of the project is to make the cultivation a learning place for children and young people. Through study visits and practical activities, school students get the opportunity to learn more about food production, sustainable cultivation, and nature's cycles. In this way, the self-picking becomes not only a place for harvesting but also for knowledge, curiosity, and participation.

For visitors traveling collectively, the place becomes easily accessible thanks to its proximity to Frösunda station, which strengthens both local use and tourism. The collaboration with a school class in Vallentuna also helps to anchor the project in the local community.

The project will contribute to shorter food chains, more local collaborations, and a stronger local economy. By further developing the cultivation, creating new opportunities for processing, and at the same time protecting biodiversity and learning, the self-picking can become a vibrant and long-term part of the countryside in Vallentuna.