Discoveries and recommendations by scientists at the Institute of Horticulture for professionals and amateurs — compiled on the website of the Fruitgrowing Knowledge and Technology Transfer Centre, fruittechcentre.eu. Here, the magazine “Profesionālā Dārzkopība” ("Professional Horticulture") and other published works, along with information on culitvars and growing technologies, are available free of charge. In the event calendar, explore and sign up for masterclasses, garden days, and information days that interest you

Education in the garden

The garden offers various learning opportunities — establishing outdoor learning spaces adapted for general education, known as green classrooms; combining observation, understanding, and knowledge of the environment and natural sciences; or acquiring practical gardening skills. 

Aukštaitija National Park Nature School offers environmental and history education programs suitable for all age groups.

Ikšķile Free School   is one of the developers of school gardens, involving children and parents in the entire garden creation process — from planning to harvesting.

The Institute of Horticulture offers extensive opportunities for organizing horticultural internships for students of various levels or developing scientific research projects for school pupils under the guidance of experienced specialists.

Locally adapted and eco-friendly gardens

In the garden of the Institute of Horticulture  and in Willow Park—created by the Dobele Municipality — visitors can explore "green architecture": living structures formed from various willow species that act as natural air conditioners during the summer heat.

In the protected areas of Aukštaitija Aukšstaitija Protected areas and in the Aizkraukle Municipality, one can see how native plants and garden elements blend harmoniously into the natural landscape.

In Rakvere, you can see plants typical of the local environment in urban greenery, a smart bench for monitoring environmental parameters, as well as trees growing in restricted environments and new substrates (without contact with natural soil). The plantings were created by the Rakvere Municipality in cooperation with the University of Tartu.

​Horticultural crops for a healthy diet

At the Institute of Horticulture, the Elonkierto park, and the Danish Green Museum, you can see plantings of horticultural crops complemented by educational materials.

At the Institute of Horticulture, the Elonkierto park, and the Danish Green Museum, you can also participate in tastings and cooking masterclasses using local vegetables, fruits, and other regional products.

The forest garden at Elonkierto park  invites visitors to explore the world of wild plants and discover which ones are safe for consumption or useful for boosting health.

History of horticultural crops and ancient cultivars

Exploring the journey of horticultural crops from the wild to the garden across different eras, visitors in Latvia can explore both the 17th-century berry, herb, and medicinal plant garden of Duchess Elizabeth Magdalena Kettler near Dobele Castle, as well as the magnificent Baroque garden of Rundāle Palace featuring historic roses.

Those interested in experiencing this green heritage in person can take the joint Latvian and Lithuanian historical garden route Heritage gardens or travel through the most beautiful gardens in Latvia and Estonia using the Garden Pearls platform.

Knowledge about horticultural plant breeding, as well as the history and development of gardening and food, is offered by the Fruittechcentre of Institute of Horticulture, the Danish Green Museum with its botanical garden of agricultural plants, and the Elonkierto park in Finland.