Snowdrops and snowflakes

Snowdrops and Snowflakes Guna Rukšāne, Jaunrūjas Farm in Raiskums parish  The first spring breezes were already in the air at the beginning of February, but… nothing

Selecting an iris variety for your garden

Selecting an iris variety for your garden Laimonis Zaķis (www.irisgarden.lv) Bearded irises are a very popular culture in Latvia, and worldwide. According to my estimatse

How did Rūjiena get its sakuras?

How did Rūjiena get its sakuras? Aivars Blūms and Jana Baltiņa Sakuras  Terneja Park in the centre of Rūjiena prides itself on the diversity of

Peony madness at Energy Farm

Peony madness at Energy Farm Tiiu Siim, Energy Farm When I brought the first peonies to the Energy Farm from my mother’s garden in Vastseliina 18

Grapes outside or in a greenhouse?

Grapes outside or in a greenhouse? Harri Poom,  Saare-Tõrvaaugu Gardening Farm This century, grapes have gained a lot of popularity among both hobby and professional gardeners,

The exotic yacón thrives in Estonia too

The exotic yacón thrives in Estonia too Harri Poom, Saare-Tõrvaaugu Gardening Farm Vegetables have been grown for centuries and even millennia, so one would think there