Jānis Rukšāns, a renowned crocus breeder, reflects on his life's work amidst the blooming of his vast crocus collection and the release of a new book on the subject.
Jānis Rukšāns, a crocus breeder from Raiskuma, has gathered his life's work into a new book, coinciding with the bloom of his impressive crocus collection, which is recognized as the largest in the world. This season, flower enthusiasts are flocking to his greenhouse, witnessing the beauty of the blooms that symbolize his years of dedication. However, Rukšāns carries a somber realization: at 80 years old, he is left pondering the future of his legacy and who will inherit his extensive crocus collection, which spans 1900 specimens, all in their wild forms rather than cultivated varieties.
