Pink Bistorta: Arctic Garden
My Little Norway – Flower Show Series:
Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
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Our family activities have become traditional to the seasons…Norwegian Smålens Geese
The Norwegian smålens goose, or smålsensgås, is a heritage breed of Norway. Our smålensgjess arrived on the farm in September 2011.
Norwegian fjordings are from the draft horse family.The Norwegian Confirmation
Confirmations were important for entrance into adult life. One had to have their confirmation to be able to work or get married.
What’s Sopp!
Many Norwegians know what they are doing when they pick wild mushrooms. This knowledge is passed down the family during mushroom hunting trips. The hard-core mushroom hunters go into the mountain wilderness for days to get the best finds.
Bunad – Norwegian Traditional Costumes
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
Your photo is of a pink version of a common alpine flower we see in the Pacific Northwest at elevations around 5,000 feet. We just call it Bistort.
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from L-Jay:
Yes, I’m amazed at some of the flowers that grow in the Tromsø Arctic Botanical Garden. They even have plants from China, Turkey, Australia and Brazil! Even though we have Arctic winters here we also have hot/humid summers – crazy! lol.