Reminder-this Sunday, June 10, is the 2nd Annual French Colonial Gardens Driving Tour. Enjoy a Sunday drive through the ‘French Colonial Corridor’ along the middle Mississippi River valley. Whether you begin your journey near Prairie du Rocher or Ste. Genevieve, these heritage gardens are sure to provide inspiration and enjoyment. Noon-5 PM.

In Ste. Genevieve Missouri, see these historic gardens
Jacques Guibourd House Garden
Felix Valle State Historic Site Garden 
(closes at 4pm)
Jean-Baptiste Valle House

Near Chester Illinois, see this historic garden
Pierre Menard House Garden

Near Prairie du Rocher Illinois, see these historic gardens and sites
The Creole Home Garden
The Fort de Chartres Heritage Garden

There will be available garden flyers, my heirloom sample seed packets, and a few of my garden seed collections. I may also have a few extra herb plants on-hand available for donation. I look forward to visiting with you and interpreting the Fort’s jardin potager of the 18th century.

And please visit the other Illinois Country locations nearby. The Creole House in Prairie du Rocher to learn about our heritage wheat project and house tours. And visit Michell Baker’s Pierre Menard Home Herb Garden in Ellis Grove. Please see the flyer for more info about the Ste. Genevieve locations.

For more detailed event and driving information, please view our flyer: The French Colonial Gardens Driving Tour

You can also visit the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/189479658364014/

Hope to see you Sunday!