dates in August - 4, 11 and 18 - you can participate in this course organized at the abbey which includes two stages: an introductory presentation followed by a practical course in the abbey’s garden. Costing just 50 Euros, this culturally rich and fun day runs from 10am to 6pm, with a lunch break – the perfect moment to bombard Jean-Yves with questions! In moderation, of course…
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By Aude de Ravel - Photos Abbaye de Valsainte - August 4, 2011
At 600 meters high, this abbey and its garden tower above a vast natural basin called, since ancient times, the “Vallée de l’Absinthe.”
Gardening Classes at the Valsainte Abbey
This summer, Jean-Yves Meignen, the abbey’s gardener and a radio commentator on France Bleue, offers gardening classes presenting an introduction to natural garden maintenance. From the management of insects, to plant selection, to compost and mulching, Jean-Yves Meignen teaches how, over the course of a day, to understand the biological life of plants, and offers special advice on how to respect the environment. On three