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MU Extension Master Gardeners will hold a tour of historic gardens in Ste. Genevieve May 20 and May 21. MU Extension horticulturist Katie Kammler says tourgoers can expect to see late-spring floral beauty in unique gardens such as this one. Photo courtesy
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – University of Extension Master Gardeners offer a late-spring garden walk through historic Ste. Genevieve gardens 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 and May 21.
MU Extension horticulturist Katie Kammler says the garden walk is part of a two-day celebration of historic French colonial homes, wineries, restaurants and shopping in the oldest European settlement west of the Mississippi River. The tour includes about 20 private, public and historic gardens.
Master Gardeners will also hold a plant sale both days. Many of the area’s wineries will offer samplings of local wines. Pickle Springs Natural Area, Hawn State Park and Magnolia Hallow will be open for nature lovers.
For more information, contact the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center at 573-888-7097 or 1-800-373-7007, or go to www.VisitSteGen.com or fb.me/e/9A7CrxHqY.
Participants will receive a map of the gardens, most of which are within walking distance of the downtown area. “Others are well worth the short drive,” says Kammler. The listing also gives highlights of each garden.
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University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners will hold a tour of historic gardens in Ste. Genevieve May 20 and May 21. MU Extension horticulturist Katie Kammler says tourgoers can expect to see late-spring floral beauty in unique gardens such as these. Photos courtesy of Katie Kammler.