St. Francisville Garden Stroll 2026
The Feliciana Master Gardeners and St. Francisville Beautiful invite all lovers of creative spaces to attend the latest in its long-running spring garden tour series. This year's tour invites ticketholders to visit four private gardens, one private home, Rosedown State Historic Site gardens, Audubon State Historic Site gardens, and Grace Episcopal Church & Cemetery all situated in or close to St. Francisville's Historic District. Participants will visit select private gardens and be invited to step inside one private home to see inspiring floral arrangements. The day's schedule will include:• 8 am–5 pm: *Plant Sale staged in Parker Park. Free• 8 am–noon: Garden Stroll. $50• 2 pm–5 pm: Series of three Gardening Lectures presented at Jackson Hall located on the grounds of Grace Episcopal Church, 11621 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville. $50• Noon–2 pm: A Spring Garden Lunch at The Saint, located at the Michelin-Guide recommended St. Francisville Inn. $190 includes admission to the Garden Stroll and Garden Lecture series. Seating is strictly limited.* In case of rain, plant sale will relocate to the Farmer's Market Barn, 9961 Wilcox St.On the day, check in and collect your tour wristband and welcome packet at Bayou Sara Brewing Company, 11943 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, LA 70775. Tour sites will be announced at check-in. You must have a wristband to attend any site. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit 4-H Scholarships, St. Francisville Beautiful downtown beautification projects, West Feliciana school gardens, and other community projects. Tickets are non-refundable.Where It's HappeningBayou Sara Brewing Company11943 Ferdinand StreetSt. Francisville, LA 70775View on Google MapsLecture Series SpeakersThe Southern Cottage GardenJessie HooverExtension Agent, LSU AgCenterThe Southern Cottage Garden explores how to create a relaxed, flower-filled garden that thrives in Louisiana's climate. This session covers the basics of cottage garden style, simple design principles, and plant selections that perform well in the deep south.Heirloom Plants from the 19th CenturyTrish AleshireRosedown State Historic Site ManagerStep back in time with guest speaker Trish Aleshire as she explores the heirloom plants that filled 19th-century Louisiana gardens. Discover the historic flowers, herbs, and vegetables that thrived in the region and learn how these timeless varieties shaped the gardens of the past.Principles of Floral Design & The Master Floral Designer ProgramJim DelPrince, Ph.D., AIFD, PFCI, AAFAssociate Professor, Horticulture SpecialistMississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension CenterDr. DelPrince will share the essential principles of floral design and introduce the prestigious Master Floral Designer program, offering insight into the artistry and techniques behind beautiful arrangements.
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