In several parts of the country, trees have had autumn colours since mid-August. But it has nothing to do with the season arriving, but is a response to the dry summer. The trees do not show the colours out of joy and say "thank you for this season", but are acting to deal with a stressful situation, says researcher Henrik Sjöman.
SwedenThe blueberries have ripened unusually early this year. In large parts of the country, conditions favor a season with plenty of berries. Experts advise going blueberry picking in young forests and remind us that the berries are pure vitamin bombs that give our immune systems a boost in the right direction.
SwedenThe blueberries have emerged extra early this year and in southern Sweden, this is the best season right now. Out, pick and enjoy – the experts are tipping.
SwedenThe summer came extra early this year – which made the time between hawthorn and lilac unusually short, according to reports on flowering patterns around Sweden. The flowering occurs earlier and over a shorter period, says Ola Langvall from SLU.
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