RegionsPublished: 23 June 2026 at 21:20

Peony Garden in Latgale: Inta Nagle's Story of 400 Varieties and Blooming Life

Inta Nagle's peony garden in Mežvidu parish this summer delights with over 400 bushes, continuing Latgale's tradition of growing peonies.

The beginning of summer in Latgale brings the magnificent bloom of peonies. These flowers have been cultivated in the region since the times of great-grandmothers, and traditional pink and white peonies have now been joined by hundreds of other varieties.

This summer, Inta Nagle's peony garden in Mežvidu parish, Ludza region, boasts more than 400 bushes in full bloom. The garden reflects a long-standing passion and dedication, blending old traditions with new cultivars to create a flourishing landscape.

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