Dentist Cultivates Floral Dreams, Aims to Introduce New Lithuanian Flower Varieties

Remis, a Lithuanian dentist, harbors a unique ambition: to cultivate a novel Lithuanian flower variety. His passion for plants was ignited in his childhood, nurtured by a family that, while not professional gardeners, shared a deep love for cultivating greenery.

"My grandmother was always more of an exotic plant lover, and my mother preferred our traditional plants, like those we grow in gardens, as well as flowers," Remis recalls. This familial connection to flora provided a lasting inspiration. Although his studies and demanding dental career initially pushed this hobby aside, Remis eventually sought an activity to help him relax and de-stress from daily work.

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My grandmother was always more of an exotic plant lover, and my mother preferred our traditional plants, like those we grow in gardens, as well as flowers.

He found that solace in flowers, leading him to explore the possibility of turning his passion into a source of income. A significant influence on his journey was American floral designer Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flowers. "I learned the basics related to cut flowers, cultivation, and preparation from Erin; I completed her training program and gained most of my knowledge there," he explains.

Remis's farm now centers on dahlias and peonies. He is drawn to dahlias for their diverse colors and forms, and the relatively quick results they offer for breeding. Peonies, while more romanticized, require greater patience, as their first blooms take longer to appear. His ultimate dream is to leave a lasting mark on Lithuanian floral selection, contributing unique varieties to the country's horticultural heritage.

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I learned the basics related to cut flowers, cultivation, and preparation from Erin; I completed her training program and gained most of my knowledge there.