Hovelsrud's historic garden
Hovelsrud's garden has not always been as spectacular as it is today. Between the 19th century and when Marianne became the owner in 2009, the property was very different from how it had been in her great-great-grandfather's day. But once Marianne took charge, the work to bring both the house and the garden back to their original state began in earnest. It was a massive undertaking, with an even more impressive result.
"For me, it was important to return the garden to how it used to look like in the 1840s. There's so much history here. It's been fun doing it as well," says Marianne.
One thing Marianne really likes about her garden, is that almost everything grown in it is edible. Here, you can stroll among gooseberry and blackcurrant bushes, and pick apples, pears, plums, and more.
"I did a lot of research to make sure we planted the right varieties, so the garden could be as authentic as possible. Luckily, we found several documents describing the different plants that used to be in the garden. And of course, I had a lot of help from experts in the field," says Marianne.
In 2012, Marianne was awarded the National Cultural Landscape Award for her amazing garden, and in 2014 she also won the Europa Nostra Award.
Want to go for a stroll? As a visitor, you can book a tour of the beautiful garden complex, and have a taste of its abundance as well! You'll find juices and jams made from berries and fruit from the garden in the farm shop.