Couple from Riga moves to the countryside and grows edible flowers for restaurants
Peteris and Ieva Langrats, who both grew up in Riga, moved seven years ago to Ieva's family estate in Ledmane Parish, Ogre Municipality. They now run a business called Gardi ziedi, growing edible flowers, plants and herbs for restaurants.
Peteris and Ieva Langrats live and work on the Siliņi farm in Ledmane Parish, in Latvia's Ogre Municipality. Both grew up in Riga, and they met at the Bulduri technical school. Seven years ago they decided to leave the city and move to Ieva's ancestral family estate in Ledmane Parish.
A business in the countryside
The couple now work in their own company, Gardi ziedi. There they grow edible flowers, plants and herbs, which are intended for restaurants.
Where the story comes from
The couple's story was told by the Latvian Radio programme Stiprie stāsti ("Strong Stories"), which features people who have changed their way of life.
According to the source, the move to the countryside was the fulfilment of a dream. This short report gives no further details about the company's operations, products or restaurant partners.
