RegionsPublished: 16 June 2026 at 23:22
90-year-old Lielvārde resident grows a sea of peonies and generously shares them
Artas Jefimovas, a 90-year-old Lielvārde resident, has been growing peonies for a long time and refuses to accept money for them, delighting locals with her flowers.
It is peony season in Latvia. These vibrant flowers bloom in collectors' gardens and home flowerbeds. Residents of Lielvārde know that many beautiful peonies can be found in the garden of Artas Jefimovas. The 90-year-old woman has been cultivating peonies for many years. She is known for her generosity—she refuses to take any payment for the flowers, bringing joy to townspeople and passersby.
