Garden Festival

Description

Situated in an exceptional setting along the Coureau river, opposite the Oléron viaduct, the Fête des Jardins de Saint-Trojan-les-Bains is the flagship event for all lovers of nature and local produce.

Admission is free to the public, who can wander freely between the plant stalls! With advice from landscape gardeners and events put on by local associations, the day is a veritable immersion in the art of living in the garden. A wide choice of plants and equipment for your garden Whether you're looking to enhance your vegetable garden or structure your green spaces, the professionals on hand offer products of exceptional quality. It's the ideal opportunity to meet nurserymen, horticulturists and landscapers ready to give you their best growing tips. Here's an overview of what you'll find on site: - Various plants: a wide variety of organic vegetable seedlings, flowers, shrubs, ornamental plants, aromatic and medicinal plants, carnivorous plants and kokedamas.

- Local specialties: The famous "Le Saint-Turjan" onion plants, brought up to date by the local association. - Landscaping and tools: From small equipment to motorcycles, landscape rocks, nesting boxes and wicker and rattan basketry. - Crafts: Ceramics, handmade soaps and decorative objects for the outdoors. Taste of the terroir This day also celebrates the art of living in Oleron.

Be sure to discover local delicacies such as: - Oleron saffron and honey, - fruit and plant syrups, - organic oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, - Oleron oysters (Huîtres Videau), which you can taste on site with a glass of white Oleron wine, - or bread baked the old-fashioned way!