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In the old Icelandic calendar, Góa is the second last month of winter. Winter survival techniques vary among plants.

The festival of Þorri has a long history in Iceland and food plays a major part. Here is a little about how plants play a part.

The onset of winter brings about change at the Lystigarður.

All manner of entertainment on offer at Akureyri Botanic Garden between 1 and 5pm on Iceland's National Day, the 17th of June.

Seeress and horticulturist Bryndís Fjóla has created a map of the dwellings of hidden people and elves in Akureyri's Botanic Garden

Its sowing time at the Lystigarður. Every year our greenhouse fills with the annual flowers that will eventually light up the garden this summer.

Feel welcome to enjoy the fresh air but please remain on the ploughed walkways