Let's grow together, Jakobstad

05/01/2026

Hoppet blåstes bort av den kraftiga stormen "hannes", men nu har det återvänt till JEPPIS, där det vilar mellan tro och kärlek. Det kan nu ses igen i Gamla Hamn - Vanha Satama från hundstranden. Tack till alla som hjälpte till att hämta lådan ur vattnet.

Toivoa kuvaava laatikko tuhoutui suuren myrskyn aikana. Nyt se on palannut paikalleen usko ja rakkaus-laatikoiden väliin JEPPIS-aluksella. Sen voi jälleen nähdä koirarannalta, juuri ennen Jakobstads Vapen -alusta vanhassa satamassa.
Suuri kiitos ihmisille, jotka pelastivat laatikon vedestä.

The sign of hope was blown away during the big storm hannes. Now it’s back on it’s place between Faith and Love in JEPPIS. You can see them again from the dogbeach just before the ship Jakobstads Vapen in the old harbor.
Big thanks to the people who rescued the box out of the water.

06/12/2025

Efter förra årets besvikelse på torget eftersom ljuslådorna togs bort, är vår Tro, Hopp och Kärlek nu tillbaka igen. I år har de hittat en kärleksfull ny plats, vid bron där Jakobstads Vapen ligger i vattnet i Gamla Hamn. Vi lade också till några lampor till Jakobstas Vapen för att komplettera utseendet. De syns bäst från hundstrand, Macken eller från motsatt sida av Vegahallen. Njut av dem.

Viime vuoden aukiolla tapahtuneen pettymyksen jälkeen Usko, Toivo ja Rakkaus -symbolit ovat palanneet.
Tänä vuonna ne löysivät uuden rakastavan paikan, sillalta, jossa Jakobstads Vapen on vedessä Vanhassa Satamassa. Ne näkyvät parhaiten koirien uintipaikalta, Mackenilta tai Vega-hallin vastarannalta. Nauti niistä.

It's now almost a year after the disappointment on the square, because the lightboxes had to be removed. But now our Faith Hope and Love are back in town
This year, they found a loving new place, at the bridge where Jakobstads Vapen is lying in the water in Gamla Hamn. We also put many lights on Jakobstad's Vapen to complement it. They are best seen from the Dogbeach, Macken or from the opposite side of the Vega hall. Enjoy them!

30/11/2025

Sista gång för vintern på riktigt börjar på Aspegrens trädgård / Aspegrenin puutarha.
Den senaste skörden, potatis och morötter och några plantor sparade till nästa år.

28/08/2025

05/08/2025

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01/08/2025

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🌿 Plant These Natural Bug Repellents in Your Garden! 🚫🦟
Say goodbye to toxic sprays and hello to garden-powered protection! 🌼🌱
🌿 Sage – Toss it into the fire pit! Burning sage repels mosquitoes naturally.
🌿 Rosemary – Its woody scent keeps flies and ticks at bay. Great for cooking too!
🧄 Garlic – Strong-smelling and powerful, garlic deters fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
🌼 Marigold – These vibrant flowers contain pyrethrum, a natural insect repellent.
🍃 Mint – Repels fleas and flies. Plant it in containers to prevent it from spreading wildly!
💜 Lavender – Known for its relaxing scent and ability to ward off mosquitoes and moths.
🌾 Lemongrass – Contains citronella oil, a classic mosquito repellent.
🌱 Citronella – The MVP of mosquito defense. Best planted in large pots or garden edges.

🐜 To Repel These Pests:
🦟 Mosquitoes – Biting pests that hate strong scents like lavender, citronella, and garlic.
🪰 Flies – Deter them with rosemary, mint, and marigold.
🪳 Fleas – Protect your pets and home naturally with garlic and mint.
🕷️ Ticks – Keep them off your lawn and pets with rosemary and garlic borders.

🪴 Gardener’s Tip:
Plant these herbs and flowers near patios, entryways, or in raised beds to create a bug-free zone. You’ll enjoy a more peaceful outdoor space without chemicals!

29/07/2025

Fristaden samlar in skolmaterial inför skolstarten 2025 till barn och unga!

Har du en ryggsäck du inte använder?

Eller en jacka, mössa, vantar, skor som skulle kunna värma någon annan nu i höst?

Pennor, sudd, linjaler, klockor, mobiler, ipads, laptops, skrivblock?
Allt som kan tänkas behövas inom en skolstart!

Då kan ni donera det till Fristaden och vi delar ut gåvorna till barn och unga som börjar skolan i augusti .

Avlämning av material sker vid Lindskogsgatan 20/Jakobstad vardagar 10-17.
Insamlingen kommer att pågå mellan 4-16/8.

Läs mer eller kontakta oss via vårat blogginlägg: https://www.fristaden.fi/l/skolmaterial2025/

29/07/2025

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🌸 Edible Flowers to Grow in Your Forage Garden 🌿💐
🌹 Classic & Fragrant:
Rose – Petals are perfect for jams, syrups, and desserts.

Lavender – Lovely in teas, baked goods, and savory dishes.

Carnation – Spicy-sweet petals, ideal for decorating cakes.

🌼 Bright & Bold:
Marigold – Slightly citrusy, great in rice or salads.

Sunflower – Young petals and buds are edible; seeds too!

Dandelion – Use the entire plant: petals, greens, and roots.

🌿 Fresh & Peppery:
Nasturtium – Spicy, peppery flavor; edible flowers and leaves.

Daylily – Mildly sweet and crunchy; great in stir-fries.

💜 Sweet & Delicate:
Lilac – Subtle floral flavor, beautiful in syrups.

Violet – Great for candies, jellies, or herbal infusions.

Pansy – Mild flavor, perfect for garnishes and salads.

🍽️ Bonus:
Squash Blossom – A culinary favorite! Stuff and fry or toss into soups.

🌼 Bloom, Harvest, Eat!
Growing edible flowers turns your garden into a living pantry! Just be sure to use pesticide-free blooms.

27/07/2025

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🌿 Eat These Wild Weeds — They’re Delicious & Nutritious!
Many common “weeds” are edible and packed with health benefits:

• Alfalfa – Add fresh to salads, stir-fries, or steep in tea
• Borage – Pretty flowers for salads or candy; leaves for tea
• Cattail – Young shoots for soups; pollen for pancakes
• Common Yarrow – Use raw, cooked, or in homemade brews
• Dandelion – Vitamin-rich leaves, tasty raw or sautéed
• Echinacea – Leaves & petals shine in natural teas
• Garlic Mustard – Spicy roots & leafy greens for salads
• Milkweed – Fry the flowers or stew the young pods
• Purslane – Citrusy, juicy, rich in omega-3s
• Wild Bee Balm – Fragrant leaves & blooms for salad or tea

💚 Nature’s pantry is everywhere—just harvest wisely!

23/07/2025

Vi har fräschat upp några av de skadade elboxer. Gå och titta runt i Jakobstad igen, se om du kan hitta dem.
Njut!

Olemme korjanneet vaurioituneita sähkökaappeja. Käy ihmeessä katsomassa, löydätkö ne Pietarsaaresta.
Nauti!

We've refreshed some of the damaged boxes. Go and have a look around in Jakobstad again, see if you can find them.
Enjoy!

14/07/2025

Picking invasive lupines for the city at Aspegrens, vänstra Ringvägen, kisor väg and Ådöväg. Jakobstad Pietarsaari Let's grow together, Jakobstad