Did you know that Latvia’s unique taste began to form as far back as the Stone Age, and that seemingly common garden plants hold stories centuries old? Embark on a journey through the history of Latvian horticulture and discover how garden plants moved from the wild into human gardens to become an integral part of our culture.

During your walk, you will explore the most significant stages of horticultural development—from the first cultivated plants to modern achievements in plant breeding. You will learn how lilacs arrived in Latvia, how the first collections in Dobele were created, and how the work of outstanding breeders gave the world unique fruit tree and berry cultivars.

Walk through the apple and cherry orchards, look for the descendants of Latvia’s historical fruit trees, and discover the living connection between the past and modern horticulture.

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