Backagarden

The project was implemented in Leader Lag PH during the 2014-2024 programming period.

Backagården's market garden has existed since the 1930s and it remained in the same location when a new owner took over in 2018. Then it was time to update and further develop Backagården.

About the project

In Finja just outside Hässleholm, there was a market garden that was in great need of renovation and improvement. The project aimed to broaden the target group, among other things by increasing interest in growing your own vegetables and being an interesting destination for families with children.

Activities

The building was renovated, eaves were installed and the roof was sealed. The red side building was divided into two parts: a chicken coop and an animal stable. Furniture was purchased for the part of the store that would offer coffee. Shortly before the end of the project, Backagården started selling its own organic flour, which was ground to order. Delivering fruit baskets to companies was not a planned activity from the beginning, but when it was successful, it became an ongoing service to customers.

Results

The project resulted in a new destination and a wider clientele. For a time, refurbished vintage furniture was sold and the Children's Mini Zoo generated a new cultural and leisure activity.

What happened next?

At the end of 2019, Handelsträdgården announced that they would be open for the last time with a total sale and then the store would close.

Project facts

Program period
2014-2024

Leader area
Leader Team PH

Journal number
2018-1526

Project name in the application
Backagarden

Project owner
Patrik Holmén (sole proprietorship)

Project period
2018–08 – 2019–09

Project type
Implementation projects, Project support for companies

Area of operation
Business including tourism

Financing
EU fund
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Leader funding
SEK 199,777

Value of the project's non-profit efforts
8,800 SEK